Traveling to Albuquerque

Transportation

By Air:  The Albuquerque International Sunport is conveniently located minutes from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Some nearby hotels offer complimentary airport and hospital shuttle service (listed below).  
By Rail:  Amtrak's Southwest Chief, running from Chicago to Los Angeles, provides daily service to Albuquerque.   The station is located in downtown Albuquerque at 214 First St SW.
By Bus:  Greyhound Lines / TNM&O provides bus service to Albuquerque via Amarillo, El Paso, Denver, Flagstaff, and Durango. 

Accommodations

Several hotels and motels are within close proximity of the University of New Mexico. Many local hotels and motels offer discount rates for University of New Mexico visitors. Make sure you ask if there is a  "UNM Rate" when inquiring about accommodations.  Most special rates have blackout dates.

Hotel Distance from UNM Comments Rate
Per Night
Crowne Plaza
1901 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 884-2500		 2 mi Free wireless internet in rooms, 24 hour fitness center and 24 hour business center.  Indoor and outdoor pool and jacuzzi and sauna. 
Three restaurants on site and two lounges.		 $99.00
Ask for UNM Rate
Fairfield Inn
Albuquerque Midtown
1760 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 889-4000		 2 mi Complimentary continental breakfast. Free in-room wireless internet service, indoor pool, spa and fitness center.  Outdoor pool. On site laundry services $79.00
Ask for the UNM Rate
MCM Elegante Hotel
2020 Menaul NE
Albuquerque, NM  87107
(505) 884-2511
(866) 650-8900 		2 mi Complimentary airport and UNMH shuttle service.  Complimentary full hot breakfast buffet.  Free WiFi internet service in rooms, wireless service in lobby.  Restaurant in hotel and room service.  2 complimentary cocktails in the evening.  Guest laundry on site.  Indoor pool and fitness and business center. $69.00
Ask for UNMH Applicants Preferred Corporate Rate
Radisson Hotel and Waterpark
2500 Carlisle Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-3311		 2.5 mi Complimentary Airport shuttle.  Complimentary shuttle to and from interview.  WiFi, Sleep Number beds, indoor pool and jacuzzi whirlpool, complimentary access to New Mexico Sports & Wellness Fitness Center.  Onsite restaurant.
$79.00
Ask for UNMR Rate
Holiday Inn Express
1921 Yale Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 338-5255		 3 mi Complimentary Airport shuttle.  Complimentary shuttle to and from interview.  WiFi, indoor pool. Full conteinental breakfast. $79.00
Ask for UNM Rate
Marriott Courtyard Airport
1920 Yale Boulevard, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 843-6600		 3 mi Free High Speed Internet, complimentary shuttle to / from airport (not to UNM).  Courtyard Bistro open for breakfast and dinner. $84.00 and up
Ask for UNM Rate
Hilton Garden Inn, Airport
2601 Yale Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 765-1000		 3.5 mi Complimentary Airport shuttle.  Complimentary shuttle to and from interview.  Fitness center. $85.00 and up
Ask for UNM Rate

Rental Car:  Most major car rental agencies have outlets at the Albuquerque International Sunport.
Driving To UNMH:  The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is easily accessible from both I-25 and I-40.  From I-25 North, take the Lomas Blvd. exit and travel two blocks east to UNMH.  From I-25 South, take the Martin Luther King, Jr. exit and travel north on the frontage road to Lomas Blvd., then travel two blocks east to UNMH.  From I-40, take the Carlisle exit and travel south to Lomas Blvd, then west on Lomas to UNMH.  University Hospital is on the UNM Health Sciences campus, which is adjacent to the University of New Mexico.  Health Sciences Center Map.
Parking At UNMH: Free applicant parking is available in the patient parking structure (turn north off Lomas Street onto Yale).  Campus Map (building 202).