RAILS, TRAILS & PARKING | NORTH RAILYARD
It’s so easy to visit and explore Santa Fe’s fabulous Railyard District. Defined by its iconic Water Tower and the historic Santa Fe Depot, the North Railyard and Baca Railyard areas are the center of year-round public events, live music, and festivals, as well as seasonal farmers and artisan markets.
Whether on foot, by car, bus, train or bike, it’s a breeze to navigate Santa Fe’s Railyard District. From the North Railyard to the Baca Railyard, it’s just a hop, skip and a jump between the two. The North Railyard is the home of Santa Fe’s historic rail station.
Rails & Rides
New Mexico Rail Runner Express
The Rail Runner Express, emblazoned with New Mexico’s state bird, operates multiple stops between Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and as far south as Belen along the 100-mile Rio Grande corridor.
For a leisurely train experience, climb aboard and expect the unexpected as you travel the historic rail between the Santa Fe Railyard and Lamy, NM. Entertainers, music, great food and drinks await you!
The Santa Fe Trails bus system will transport you efficiently to and from the Santa Fe Depot to destinations throughout the City Different. Ride any ABQ RIDE, Santa Fe Trails or Rio Metro bus for free when you show the driver your valid Rail Runner Express printed or mobile ticket.
North Central RTD Bus or “Blue Bus”
Take your adventure further and head from the Railyard to Northern New Mexico. Travel along the winding canyons high above the Rio Grande, to destinations like Taos, Chama, Farmington, Chimayo, Española, Edgewood, and Las Vegas, NM, as well as the northern Pueblos and Los Alamos.
Trails
The Rail Trail, one of our community’s most loved outdoor recreation amenities for hikers and bikers, runs from the Santa Fe Railyard to outside the community of Lamy, ending at Highway 285. Beginning at Montezuma Avenue near the Depot as The Alameda, the trail continues south of Paseo de Peralta where it is called the Alameda South. The trail, which parallels the active Railway line, is paved and accessible between the Railyard and Rabbit Road and unimproved to rough south of Rabbit Road. The Santa Fe Rail Trail is a true community project, built with funds from city, county, state, and federal sources as well as private contributions raised by the Santa Fe Conservation Trust.
Walking, biking or jogging from the North Railyard to the Baca Railyard along the paved Acequia Trail could not be easier or more beautiful. The trail meanders through some of the most charming scenery Santa Fe has to offer, enveloped by sprawling elm trees and bordered by the serene Acequia Madre. It’s a cherished component of Santa Fe’s interconnected network of trails, offering a serene escape into nature and a convenient connection between the two railyard districts.
Parking
Parking is plentiful and convenient in the North Railyard. There are 400 spaces in the 3-level underground parking structure near REI and 500 surface spaces spread across the Railyard, both north and south of Paseo de Peralta. Convenient hourly and daily on-street parking costs in the City Different are an urban steal for so much to explore. Additionally, secure bicycle stands are abundant throughout all streets and parks in the Railyard district.
Don’t miss the fun! With ample bicycle parking, dining, cinema, free concerts, nightlife, bustling farmers and artisans markets – no matter the season, it’s always a great time of year to enjoy the North Railyard!
