Travel to Ghost Ranch

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Talk to me about your travel plans. Every effort has been made to help artists afford this event.

Ghost Ranch is in a remote area located 65 miles northwest of Santa Fe (forty miles beyond Española) on U.S. 84. 

 

IF YOU FLY
The nearest major airport is in Albuquerque (Al-ba-kirky), 65 miles south of Santa Fe but 130 miles south of Ghost Ranch. It is approximately an hour’s drive from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and another hour between Santa Fe and Ghost Ranch Abiquiu. Allow at least two hours driving time between Albuquerque and Ghost Ranch Abiquiu (not counting connections or waiting time). There is a shuttle service from the airport to Santa Fe. There is also a shuttle--Sandia ShuttleXpress that will carry groups to Ghost Ranch if there are 6 or more. Call for rates at 888.775.5696 in Abiquiu (Aba-que). 

 

American Airlines operates their American Eagle (a small jet) directly into the airport at Santa Fe, but cities offering this flight are limited. There is one from the DFW area (and perhaps from the Los Angeles area) which arrives about 10:30am into Santa Fe. You still need to arrange ground transport from Santa Fe to Ghost Ranch an hour away.

 

SHARING CAR RENTAL FROM AIRPORTS OR SANTA FE

For 2 or more travellers flying into the airport it's cheaper to carpool in a rented car and Darla can help group people for that purpose.Usually participants share a rental car from the airport and it works well. Let Darla know if you need assistance with this.

 

DRIVE YOURSELF

If you drive yourself but don't mind another rider for company or to share expenses, I can let you know if someone is coming from your area (unless you are coming with someone already). 

 

RIDE WITH DARLA

In the past workshop artists have traveled together from where I live in Denton. The ride is comfortable in my custom van. We spend the night enroute both ways to avoid a long drive each way. I am driving again this year, but it is limited space. This allows us to take in a sight or two as we drive each way. Cost is $155 each plus lodging one night each way and meals--depending on current gas prices.



IF YOU TAKE THE AMTRAK TRAIN

You will need to arrive in Santa Fe a day before the workshop due to train schedules. According to the information on the Ghost Ranch website they recommend making your Amtrak train reservation through to Santa Fe. Your train ride will end in Lamy and an Amtrak shuttle will take you to into Santa Fe. (There is a $20 charge for the Lamy to Santa Fe shuttle — add this when you make your train reservation.)

NOTE: I have never had a participant arrive by train, so this information is strictly pulled from the internet which means it may not be timely information.

 

SHUTTLE FROM SANTA FE TO GHOST RANCH

You can call Ghost Ranch and see what information they have on this commercial option. I have not had anyone use it, so I have no personal reference. My experience is it's cheaper to rent a car with another artist in our group and I can help connect you for this.