
151 Santuario Express
Effective Date: Friday, April 18
The Blue Bus will operate a special event route for the pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó on Friday, April 18. The free shuttle will run hourly from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM to support pilgrims on their journey.
Pickup Locations:
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- Cities of Gold Park & Ride
- 205 Juan Medina Road, former Santa Fe County Head Start site
*Stop 71 at the church will be temporarily closed on this day. Regular service will resume Monday, April 21.
In addition, Blue Bus Chimayó Route 150 will operated on it’s regular schedule between 6 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. For more information, visit RideTheBlueBus.com or call 866-206-0754.
For schedule details, visit ncrtd.org/all-routes/151-santuario-express or call 866-206-0754.
View of informational flyer here: 2025-03_flyer_chimayo-pilgrimage
Please note that schedules will be delayed due to extensive foot traffic along each route.
Spring Service Changes
Effective Date: Monday, April 14
To better serve Blue Bus™ riders, the District is reinstating three individual routes which will replace the 500 Tribal Combined Route. This change will improve connectivity and ensure more direct access for tribal communities and restore service to Los Alamos.
New Route Structure:
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- Restore 160 Santa Clara: Service between Santa Clara Pueblo, Española, and Santa Fe
– Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.-
- View the schedule here
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- Restore 220 Tesuque: Connecting Pueblo of Pojoaque, Pueblo of Tesuque, and Santa Fe
– Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:40 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.-
- View the schedule here
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- Restore 230 San Ildefonso: Providing access between Pueblo of Pojoaque, Pueblo de San Ildefonso, and Los Alamos
– Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:22 a.m. – 7:05 p.m.-
- View the schedule here
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- Suspend 500 Tribal Combined Route
- Restore 160 Santa Clara: Service between Santa Clara Pueblo, Española, and Santa Fe
Why This Change?
These updates are designed to:
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- Enhance access to essential services such as medical facilities, shopping, education, and employment in Santa Fe and Los Alamos
- Improve connectivity for Pueblo de San Ildefonso riders traveling to Los Alamos
- Restore direct service between Santa Clara Pueblo, Pueblo of Tesuque, and Santa Fe
By reinstating these routes, The District is ensuring reliable, efficient transportation that meets the needs of our communities
270 599-NM Station
Effective Date: Monday, April 14
Effective April 14, 2025, Blue Bus route 270 NM-599 Station will have updated schedules with:
- New departure & arrival times at stops
- Updated bus stop names
- Updated route color on schedules and online
We made these schedule adjustments to provide better connections to the New Mexico Rail Runner service.
Be sure to check the new schedule before traveling. Find updated timetables at www.ncrtd.org/all-routes/270-nm-599-station

Edgewood
MyBlue™ is now available in Edgewood! North Central RTD has started “MyBlue™,” a revolutionary on-demand ridesharing system currently serving Taos and Española, New Mexico. With the MyBlue™ app, you can book rides from your smartphone, track your journey in real-time, and make hassle-free payments – all for just $1.00 from origin to destination.