Get Connected  2 The New Mexico Rail Runner Express!

Bus Schedule changes set to go into effect January 29^th!

(Albuquerque, NM – January 26, 2011) – Beginning this Saturday, January 29^th, most bus routes that begin with the number “2” will be timed to connect with the train. Some routes in Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Valencia Counties have been changed to meet the new criteria. (See chart below)

“This is a great way to simplify the process of public transportation”, says Isaac Benton, Chair of the Rio Metro Board. “With so many transportation options, this system will make planning the journey that much easier for those using the bus and train.”

Old Route Name	New Route Name	Service Area
SEE Route 1	Rio Metro Route 201	Bernalillo/Enchanted Hills
SEE Route 4	Rio Metro Route 204	Jemez Springs
SEE Route 22	Rio Metro Route 202	Kewa/Cochiti
NEW ROUTE	Rio Metro Route 206	Belen
ABQ RIDE Route 151	ABQ RIDE Route 251	Rio Rancho/Journal Center
ABQ RIDE Route 222	ABQ RIDE Route 222	Bernalillo County/Airport
ABQ RIDE Route 317	ABQ RIDE Route 217	Downtown/KAFB/CNM
ABQ RIDE Route 350	ABQ RIDE Route 250	Downtown/Airport Shuttle

There are more than 59-bus connections at Rail Runner stations from Belen to Santa Fe that can take you as far south as Socorro and as far north as Taos. The routes highlighted above represent just the route numbers that have been changed to comply with the new “Get Connected 2” campaign. For a complete listing of all Rail Runner connections, visit nmrailrunner.com

 *There are many other bus routes that can be used to get to and from the train. Wait times for routes that don’t begin with the number 2 may be a little longer.

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