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Travel and Lodging Information

TRANSPORTATION

Albuquerque is the major air terminal. Airport Map from LANL Visitor's Guide.

Los Alamos may be reached from Albuquerque International Airport by a scenic two-hour drive. Rental cars are available at the Albuquerque airport through all major companies. Hertz Rental Cars offers one-way service to Los Alamos in addition to daily or weekly rentals. The Laboratory has a contract with Hertz which provides liability, collision and loss coverage on all official Laboratory rentals at NO EXTRA COST. When making reservations use our corporate number 72120. Travelers should DECLINE coverage when offered, as the purchase of additional insurance is not necessary and cannot be reimbursed by the Laboratory. Unfortunately, commuter flights between Albuquerque and Los Alamos Airport are no longer available.

There is also a small airport in Santa Fe, serviced by United Airlines and American Airlines. United Airlines have four flights per day (including Sunday) from Denver to Santa Fe. Aspen Mountain Air, serving as a shuttle for American Airlines, has three flights per day from Dallas to Santa Fe. From Santa Fe airport, the RoadRunner shuttle provides a service to Los Alamos for $25 one way, subject to prior reservation: (505) 424-3367.

There is the shuttle service between Albuquerque airport and Santa Fe (Drop off: Hotel Santa Fe) and between Santa Fe and Los Alamos:
1. ABQ airport - Santa Fe - ABQ airport.  "Santa Fe Shuttle".  Tel: 505-474-5632, toll free  888-775-5696;  One way $23. See http://www.sandiashuttle.com  for more information and schedule.
2. Santa Fe - Los Alamos - Santa Fe.  "Roadrunner Shuttle".  Tel: 505-424-3367.  Runs by appointment only. One way $45.

LODGING

All Hotels have $87.00 rate/per night (prior taxes) compliant with governmental per-diem requirements.

Best Western Hilltop House Hotel

400 Trinity at Central, Los Alamos, NM 87544

Tel: (505) 662-2441,  1-800-462-0936 Fax: (505) 662-5913

info@bestwesternlosalamos.com

90 Rooms / 3 Floors

 

North Road Inn (highly recommended)

2127 North Road, Corner of Urban & North Road

Los Alamos, NM 87544

Tel: 505-662-3678

 

Holiday Inn Express

2455 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544

Tel: 505-661-1110, Fax: 505-661-2657

55 Rooms / 3 Floors

 

Los Alamos Inn

2201 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544

Tel: 505-662-7211, Fax: 505-661-7714

114 Rooms / 3 Floors

 

Hampton Inn and Suits (10 mi from Los Alamos)

124 State Road 4, Los Alamos/White Rock, NM 87544

72 Rooms / 2 Floors

Tel: 1-888-813-0912 or 505-672-3838, Fax 505-672-0111

 

Also the web: http://www.losalamos.com/lodging/

MAPS & DIRECTIONS

Los Alamos National Laboratory provides a collection of useful maps of the local area and the laboratory area. Specific directions that may be useful:

From Albuquerque International Airport: From the airport terminal, take the exit to I-25 North to Santa Fe. Take the St. Francis Drive Exit 282 off I-25 North. You will remain on St. Francis Drive through Santa Fe. As you exit Santa Fe, you will be on US 84/285 north to Pojoaque. At Pojoaque, turn onto NM 502 (follow signs for Los Alamos); remain on NM 502 for approximately 5 miles, and take the exit to Los Alamos for approximately 5 miles into the Los Alamos townsite. This route takes approximately 1.5-2 hours of driving time.

Scenic Route from Albuquerque International Airport: Take I-25 north to Bernalillo. Turn northwest on NM 44 and follow until San Ysidro. At San Ysidro, take NM 4 and follow it until Los Alamos. There are many places to stop along the scenic route 4.. This route takes approximately 2-2.5 hours of driving time. There are many places to stop along the scenic route 4, as indicated in this map:

From Santa Fe: Take US 84/285 north to Pojoaque. At Pojoaque, turn west on NM 502; follow NM 502 into Los Alamos. Travel time from Santa Fe to Los Alamos is approximately 45 minutes. 

Tourism Information

Santa Fe Visitor's Guide

For information about Santa Fe, visit http://santafe.org

For information about New Mexico, visit http://newmexico.org/

Excursions
A few of the numerous historic, natural, and scientific destinations available for exploring are:

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