The major construction project at the intersection of Interstate highways 25 and 40 in the middle of Albuquerque can sometimes cause delays between ABQ and Santa Fe. Most major detours, etc., occur late at night, so if you are traveling before 9 p.m., probably you just need to allow an extra 20-30 minutes compared to the time needed to traverse the same distance on an open freeway, and to be especially alert for sudden traffic jams, temporary signage, etc. Here are driving directions from ABQ to La Fonda by Mapquest. A service called Roadrunner Shuttle runs between SAF and the Plaza hotels. It generally is at SAF to meet scheduled commercial flights, but to be sure, call 505.424.3367 and make reservations.
Taxicabs are also available.
Car rentals in Santa Fe are available at the airport and downtown. The municipal bus system in Santa Fe does not serve the airport directly. A shuttle bus takes passengers on the 14-mile trip to Santa Fe hotels. Cross Country Bus Santa Fe is served by the Greyhound Bus . The bus station is at 858 St. Michael's Drive, which is about four miles from La Fonda.