A popular route to Santa Fe is from either Denver or Albuquerque along Interstate 25, which connects with US Highway 285 into Santa Fe. A scenic route from Albuquerque into Santa Fe is along State Highway 14, a two-lane rural route with speed limit of 90kph (55mph); also called the Turquoise Trail, it passes through a handful of historic villages (website: www.turquoisetrail.org).

The American Automobile Association - AAA (tel: 1 800 222 1134; website: www.aaa.com) can provide information and may offer reciprocal benefits to members of automobile clubs in other countries.

Emergency breakdown service: AAA (tel: 1 800 222 4357/AAA HELP).

The State Department of Transportation (tel: 1 800 432 4269) provides current information about road closures and conditions.

Daily bus service to Santa Fe is offered by TNM&O Coaches/Greyhound (tel: (806) 687 4500; website: www.tnmo.com).