Customized Trip Planning Now Available

Want to ride the bus, but don't know which route to take? Let ABQ RIDE customize a trip plan for you. Our customer service agents are on hand to help you determine where the bus stop is located and which route is best for your schedule. Simply call 243-RIDE or send us an e-mail.

E-mail requests should include the following:

You can e-mail the following information to receive a trip plan. Requests with phone numbers will receive a faster response.

• Time and physical address of origination point
• Desired time and physical address of destination point
• Daytime and evening phone number
• Return email address

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How to Read Route Maps and Timetables

Portable Document Format (.pdf) files require the free Acrobat Reader:

1. Use the system map to find the route number you need. (To return to this window, you will need to hit the "back" button on your browser to return to this page.)
   
   Then, click on "ABQ RIDE Bus Routes & Services " on the left to see a list of all ABQ RIDE routes. Click on your route of preference. Weekday schedules are on the top of the page; weekend schedules are listed at the bottom.
   
   For example, say you live on San Mateo near Montgomery and you would like to travel to the VA Hospital. You are going to want to take Route 140/141 San Mateo.
   
2. Look on the route map to find the intersection nearest where you want to catch the bus, and the time schedule. Route 140/141 has a time point at San Mateo and Montgomery (letter E on the route schedule).
   
3. Now look on the route map to find the intersection nearest where you want to get off the bus. The San Mateo bus stops at the VA Hospital (letter I on the route schedule).
   
4. Then look across the column of arrival times at the VA Hospital to find the time closest to when you want to arrive. ALWAYS read timetables from left to right, and be sure you are headed in the right direction! Let's say you have an appointment at 11 a.m. The bus arrives at the VA Hospital at 10:49 a.m., giving you a little time to get inside and check in.
6. Now, look back across the column of arrival times until you come to the timepoint nearest the intersection (San Mateo and Montgomery, letter E) where you want to catch the bus. In this case, you would need to board the #140/141 bus at 10:29 a.m. -- but be sure to be at your stop a little early.
   
   Click here to view Route 140/141, and then print schedule to follow along.
   

• Weekday and Weekend Service
  Some routes do not run at all on weekends. Those that do usually have different schedules from weekdays. For routes that do run on weekends, the schedule will generally be different for Saturday and Sunday. Each route schedule will indicate whether it is weekday or Saturday or Sunday service, so be sure to look on the correct schedule to get the correct times.
  
• Commuter Routes
  Some commuter routes provide service in the morning and afternoon commuter peaks, or rush hours, only. Exact times vary, but most of these routes operate between about 6:00 and 9:00 a.m., and again between about 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Commuter routes have fewer stops than other routes, and only stop at bus stops marked with a red COMMUTER sign.
  
• Local Routes
  Local routes provide service through most of the day. Exact times vary, but most of these routes operate between about 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and some run later. Local routes have stops about every two blocks. Some all-day service is at regular intervals through the day; some are at different intervals outside the commuter peak hours.

Other Resources

• Need assistance to plan your trip? Call 243-RIDE (7433) (V/TTY)
  and our Customer Service Representatives will be happy to assist you!