Traveling to Albuquerque

Transportation

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.  Some nearby hotels offer complimentary airport and hospital shuttle service (listed below).  

By RailAmtrak'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. 

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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 for the "UNM Medical Interviewee Rate" when inquiring about accommodations.

Hotel Distance from UNM Comments Rate
Per Night
MCM Elegante Hotel
2020 Menaul NE
Albuquerque, NM  87107
(505) 884-2511
(866) 650-8900
1.8 mi Complimentary airport and UNMH shuttle service.  Complimentary breakfast buffet.  Free WiFi internet service in rooms, wireless service in lobby.  Restaurant in hotel. $55.00 Single
$65.00 Double
Ask for
UNM
Interviewee Rate
Hilton Albuquerque
1901 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 884-2500
1.6 mi Free wireless internet in rooms. Three restaurants on site.

Call hotel for rates

Fairfield Inn
Albuquerque Midtown

1760 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 889-4000
1.6 mi Complimentary continental breakfast. Free wireless internet service, indoor pool and fitness center.

$72.00
Ask for the UNM Rate

Radisson Hotel and Waterpark
2500 Carlisle Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-3311
2.2 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 restraunt $55.00
Ask for UNMR 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).