Los Ranchos Rail Runner Station

We use this station for the kiss and ride option. I have not yet had to park here. The customers that do seem to be okay with it. The 251 bus stops here. That bus goes to Rio Rancho (just for your information). People also bike to and from here, so there are a few bike lockers.
The people who board and exit here are nice, so they make up for the rush times; it does get «busy» there. I see many business people and students that use this stop. Everyone seems professional, so I’m not sure why there is a need for security. Perhaps because there is a sign there that says the department will not be accountable for any theft or damages?
The security guard there has not smiled, so I’m going to try to do something that will make him smile. Perhaps a smile and wave? Or, during the holidays I can bring him a present. But, what? Food?

Convenient Station once you find the entrance road. Fantastic way to get up to Santa Fe for the day. Happy to report that out of towners can make great use of the full day pass. clearly thinking ahead NM… way to go

I try to take the Railrunner to work as often as I can and am pretty happy with the Los Ranchos Station, but there are a couple of things that could definitely use improvement:
–The parking lot across the street isn’t paved, so my truck is usually covered with a layer or dust on the days that I park in this lot.
–Getting to the station from eastbound Paseo could be easier. You have to drive to the Edith exit since you can’t turn on El Pueblo if you’re heading southbound on 2^nd Street. It’s not a big deal, but you have to drive a little farther than necessary.
Other than those two gripes the station is great. It’s always clean, well-​lit, and there are a few benches to wait for the train.

My family has taken the train twice round trip from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. I like the convenience. Our children rode free and adult tickets were $ 9.00 (round-​tip) each. They offer students discounts as well. A few tips: you must arrive on time. Read the schedule closely. You can bring bikes and strollers. The upper level has the best view. There are crazy/​drunk people on the train. The conductors (?) are friendly. The Wifi is finicky. It’s not filthy, but its not all that clean either. They will check your ticket eventually. You get a discounted price if you buy your ticket online.
The first time we rode, I liked that my family was able to sit in seats that had a table. I could see the potential to play a card game. We enjoyed the views from the upper deck. Overall it was relaxing. We got dropped off near second street brewery and walked all around. There were restaurants, shops, and a big park. We learned the hard way that it is important to read the schedule. The last stop is Downtown; we parked at Rio Bravo and had to call for a ride home.
The second time we took the train we decided to start at the Los Ranchos location. We brought our bikes and a jogging stroller. The conductor (?) helped my husband take the bikes to an open cart, no problem. This time we went to the 599 location and used our bikes to make the short trek to Santa Fe Brewery.
Personally, I think I’ll take the train any time we want to go to Santa Fe. It is hassle free. You are able to spend the day there (some might say you are stuck there). For the price, I like that we can go, have a few drinks, take in the sights and not worry about having to drive home.