By Air: The Albuquerque International Sunport is conveniently located minutes from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. The international airport is served by most major airlines. Many nearby hotels offer complimentary airport and hospital shuttle service.
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.
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 for the "UNM Medical Interviewee Rate" when inquiring about accommodations.
| Hotel | Distance from UNM | Comments |
Rate Per Night |
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The Plaza Inn - Albuquerque 900 Medical Arts Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 243-5693 (800) 237-1307 |
< 1 mile | Complimentary airport and UNMH/VAMC shuttle service. Free continental breakfast and wireless internet service. Restaurant in hotel. | $51.99 Queen |
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MCM Elegante Hotel 2020 Menaul NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 884-2511 (866) 650-8900 |
1.8 mi | Complimentary airport and UNMH/VAMC shuttle service. Complimentary breakfast buffet. Free Ethernet internet service in rooms, wireless service in lobby. Restaurant in hotel. | $51.00 King |
| Motel 6 - Midtown 1701 University Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 843-9228 |
1.4 mi | Low rates, minutes from hospital. Dial-up internet service. |
$34.99 |
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Hilton Albuquerque 1901 University Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 884-2500 |
1.6 mi | Free wireless internet in rooms. Three restaurants on site. |
$82.00 |
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Fairfield Inn Albuquerque Midtown 1760 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 889-4000 |
1.6 mi | Complimentary continental breakfast. Free wireless internet service. |
$62.00 |
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).Driving To VAMC: The New Mexico VA Healthcare System hospital is also easily accessible from both I-25 and I-40. From I-25, take the Gibson exit and travel east to San Mateo, then turn right into the main entrance. From I-40, take the Louisiana exit and travel south to Gibson, turn right on Gibson, then left on San Mateo into the main entrance.
Parking At VAMC: Free applicant parking is available in the visitor parking areas in front of the main hospital.
