Center for Nonlinear Studies Workshop

Albuquerque is the major air terminal. 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. Budget Rental Cars offers one-way service to Los Alamos in addition to daily or weekly rentals. The Laboratory has a contract with Budget which provides liability, collision and loss coverage on all official Laboratory rentals at NO EXTRA COST. 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 (say Hilton Hotel) and between Santa Fe and Los Alamos:
1. ABQ airport-->Santa Fe-->ABQ airport.  "Santa Fe Shuttle".  Phone: 1-888-833-2300.  One way $21.
2. Santa Fe-->Los Alamos-->Santa Fe.  "Roadrunner Shuttle".  Phone: 424-3367.  One way $35.

LODGING

A block of rooms has been arranged at the Los Alamos Inn Hotel for workshop participants at the Laboratory rate of $71.00 + tax per night.  Participants are responsible for making this reservation. Anyone requiring assistance to make this arrangement will need to contact the workshop coordinator, Rod Garcia, at, rgarcia@lanl.gov or (505)667-1444, and provide the check-in and check-out date and time and credit card information to guarantee the reservation.
Hotel contact information: (800) 279-9279 or (505) 662-7211.

Other hotels available in the area:

Hilltop House Hotel (Best Western), 400 Trinity Drive: (505) 662-2441, (single or double $71.00 without tax).

Holiday Inn Express, 2455 Trinity Drive: (505) 661-1110, FAX (505) 661-2657, (single or double $71.00 without tax).

MEALS

Refreshments will be provided during mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks, and lunch will be catered.

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 (yahoo maps): 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, as indicated in this map . 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.

To Los Alamos Inn: At Los Alamos, pass the aiport and at the first fork keep left, pass two traffic lights and Los Alamos Inn is to your left across from the pond.

To CNLS: From Los Alamos Inn take a left, at the second light (medical center is to your left) take another left, pass the bridge and another traffic light. The CNLS parking lot is the first lot on the right.