Abq Bus Schedule: Routes, Times & Stops

Albuquerque ABQ RIDE rider guide

ABQ Bus Schedule: Routes, Times & Stops

abq bus schedule usually means ABQ RIDE, Albuquerque’s fixed-route public bus system. Riders want the right route, the right stop, the next bus time, the current detour status, and whether the trip is still free.

This guide explains how to use ABQ RIDE routes, ART Red and Green Line service, zero fares, stop signs, route maps, real-time tools, TXT2RIDE, airport service, Sun Van paratransit, and ABQ RIDE Connect microtransit without relying on outdated screenshots or old PDFs.

Quick Answer ABQ Routes Zero Fare Live Bus Times

ABQ RIDE BOARD

766 ART Red Line Central

777 ART Green Line Central

50 Airport / Downtown Sunport

140 San Mateo / CNM CNM

$0 All ABQ RIDE transit Free

ROUTE → DIRECTION → STOP ID → LIVE TIME → DETOUR

Primary keyword abq bus schedule

Agency ABQ RIDE / City of Albuquerque Transit

Fare Zero fare on ABQ RIDE transit services

Important update Schedule changes beginning August 22, 2026

Information reviewed September 11, 2026

Quick answer

How to Find the Correct ABQ Bus Schedule

The fastest way to find an ABQ bus schedule is to use the official ABQ RIDE Routes & Schedules page, choose the route number, then confirm the service day, direction, stop location, real-time arrival, and current detours. ABQ RIDE states that fixed-route buses run on set routes, at scheduled times, and stop at designated signed bus stops.

Choose route

Start with route number, route name, or destination.

Select day

Weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday, or academic-year service may differ.

Check direction

Match east/west, north/south, terminal, and bus headsign.

Find stop

Use a signed ABQ RIDE stop, stop ID, or map pin.

Recheck live

Use Transit app, Google Maps, or TXT2RIDE before leaving.

Important schedule warning: ABQ RIDE’s route page flags schedule changes beginning August 22, 2026. If you saved an older PDF, screenshot, or printed timetable, check the official route page again before traveling.

ABQ Bus Schedule Guide

Route Groups Route Table Times & Frequency Zero Fare Stops & Direction Alvarado Map Live Bus Times Detours & Alerts ART Service Accessibility Rider Tips FAQs

ABQ RIDE network

ABQ Bus Routes by Practical Rider Need

ABQ RIDE lists many routes, including regular local routes, ART routes, airport service, regional connections, and academic-year service. The route number alone is not enough; always check the route name, direction, and current schedule file.

Local corridors

Routes 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 11, 16, 31

These routes cover major Albuquerque corridors such as Juan Tabo, Eubank, Montgomery/Carlisle/Lomas, Menaul, North Fourth, Lomas, Broadway/University/Gibson, and Wyoming.

Westside / South Valley

Routes 52, 53, 54, 155, 198

Use these for corridors such as Broadway/Rio Bravo, Isleta, Bridge/Westgate, Coors, and 98th Street/Dennis Chavez. Some routes show Park & Ride notes or service-change notices.

Rapid service

ART 766 Red Line & 777 Green Line

ART runs primarily along Central Avenue. The Red Line links Central & Unser to Uptown, while the Green Line continues toward Tramway.

Airport / regional

Routes 50, 222, 251

Route 50 serves Airport/Downtown. Route 222 Rio Bravo/Sunport and Route 251 ABQ-Rio Rancho/Rail Runner Connection are listed as Rio Metro-operated links.

Route-change tip: ABQ RIDE Forward has changed parts of the network. If a route note says a route launched, changed, or is operated by Rio Metro, use the official schedule link for that exact route instead of assuming the old path still applies.

Routes, areas and service days

ABQ RIDE Route Table

Use this table as a rider-friendly starting point. For exact departure times, open the official ABQ RIDE route schedule and select weekday, Saturday, Sunday, weekend, holiday, or academic-year service where available.

Route	Route name / corridor	Service availability shown by ABQ RIDE	Major rider use	Important note
1	Juan Tabo	Weekday + weekend	East Albuquerque local corridor	Park & Ride note appears on the route list.
2	Eubank	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	Eubank corridor	Official route note says no service to KAFB all day.
5	Montgomery / Carlisle / Lomas	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	North and east-west local travel	Park & Ride note appears on the route list.
8	Menaul	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	Menaul corridor	Park & Ride note appears on the route list.
10	North Fourth Street	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	North Valley / North Fourth trips	Check route direction carefully near Downtown.
11	Lomas	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	Lomas corridor	Use exact stop time; do not estimate from only one timepoint.
16	Broadway / University / Gibson	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	University, Gibson and southside links	Good route to check for direction because it uses multiple corridors.
31	Wyoming	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	Wyoming corridor	Official route note says no service to KAFB.
50	Airport / Downtown	Weekday + Saturday + Sunday	Albuquerque International Sunport and Downtown	At the Sunport, ABQ RIDE says Route 50 is on the lower level at the west end of the shuttle island.
52	Broadway / Rio Bravo	Weekday + weekend	South Valley / Rio Bravo corridor	Official route note says this route launched as part of ABQ RIDE Forward improvements.
53	Isleta	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	Isleta corridor	Check current route page because service-change notes appear on ABQ RIDE’s list.
54	Bridge / Westgate	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	Westgate and Bridge corridor	Park & Ride and service-change notes appear on the route list.
66	Central Avenue	Weekday + Saturday + Sunday	Central Avenue local service	Do not confuse Route 66 local service with ART 766/777.
97	Zuni	Weekday	Zuni corridor	No weekend listing shown in the route table; verify before weekend travel.
140	San Mateo / CNM	Weekday	San Mateo, CNM and VA-area planning example	ABQ RIDE uses Route 140/141 as a timetable-reading example.
141	San Mateo	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	San Mateo corridor	Check whether 140 or 141 better matches your travel day and stop.
155	Coors	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	Coors corridor	Park & Ride and route-change notes appear on ABQ RIDE’s list.
157	Montaño / Uptown / Kirtland	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	Montaño, Uptown and limited Kirtland access	Official route note says limited service to KAFB.
198	98th St. / Dennis Chavez	Weekday + Saturday/Sunday	Southwest Albuquerque and 98th Street corridor	Park & Ride note appears on the route list.
222	Rio Bravo / Sunport	Operated by Rio Metro	Sunport / Rio Bravo regional connection	Open Rio Metro information for final details.
251	ABQ-Rio Rancho / Rail Runner Connection	Operated by Rio Metro	Rail Runner and Rio Rancho connection	Check Rio Metro for exact commuter timing.
766	ART Red Line	Weekday + Saturday + Sunday	Central & Unser Transit Center to Uptown Transit Center	Frequent Central Avenue BRT-style service with ART stations.
777	ART Green Line	Weekday + Saturday + Sunday	Tramway to Central & Unser Transit Center	Useful for longer Central Avenue trips toward the east end.
790	Coors / University	Academic year weekday service	School-year route	ABQ RIDE lists this as academic-year service resuming 8/17/2026.

Times and frequency

How ABQ Bus Times Work

ABQ bus times are not one universal timetable. Each route has its own weekday, Saturday, Sunday, weekend, holiday, or special service pattern. Some routes do not run on weekends, and ABQ RIDE warns that routes running on weekends can still have different Saturday and Sunday schedules.

Weekday service Usually the most complete schedule, but always check route notes and recent service changes.

Saturday service Some routes have Saturday schedules, but times may not match weekdays.

Sunday service Sunday can be separate from Saturday, especially on major or ART routes.

Limited or academic service Routes such as 790 require extra care because they may operate only during the academic year.

Stop ID + live arrival Best

Official route schedule Good

System map only Partial

Old screenshot Avoid

Arrival guidance: ABQ RIDE’s timetable instructions say that when your exact stop is not a listed timepoint, use the prior timepoint and plan to be at your stop at least five minutes early. For airport trips, transfers, weekend trips, or unfamiliar stops, allow 10–15 minutes.

Ticket price and fare

ABQ Bus Fare: Zero Fares on ABQ RIDE

ABQ RIDE has adopted a zero fares program and no longer charges to ride ABQ RIDE transit services. For regular fixed-route buses and ART, riders do not need to buy a ticket or pass before boarding. Sun Van riders must qualify for paratransit service.

ABQ RIDE local buses $0 Zero fare

Regular fixed-route bus service is free to ride. No fare card or cash fare is needed for standard boarding.

ART Red / Green Line $0 Zero fare

ART is also free. Simply go to the ART station, wait for the bus, and board safely when the bus arrives.

ABQ RIDE Connect $0 Free microtransit

ABQ RIDE Connect is a free shared-ride microtransit service in selected zones. It must be booked through the app.

Sun Van $0 Eligibility required

Sun Van is free paratransit, but riders must qualify because it is ADA paratransit, not open fixed-route service.

No fare

ABQ RIDE is zero fare, so you do not need cash or a pass.

Use signed stop

Buses stop at designated signed bus stops.

Confirm route

Check the route number and destination sign before boarding.

Board safely

Let riders exit, then board through the correct door.

Signal stop

Request your stop before the bus reaches it.

Stops and direction

ABQ Bus Stops: Use the Sign, Stop ID and Direction

ABQ RIDE fixed-route buses stop at designated signed bus stops. A landmark can have multiple stops, especially around Downtown, Central Avenue, the Sunport, UNM/CNM, Uptown, transit centers, and ART stations. Use stop ID, direction, and bus headsign whenever possible.

ART Central Avenue example: West side → Downtown → UNM/CNM → Nob Hill → Uptown / Tramway

1Central & Unser 2Old Town 3Alvarado 4UNM/CNM 5Nob Hill 6Uptown 7Tramway

Airport example: Downtown / Alvarado area → Albuquerque International Sunport

1Downtown 2Alvarado 3Broadway 4Gibson 5Sunport access 6Lower level 7Shuttle island

Stop-side warning: if your route runs both directions on the same street, the return stop may be across the road, around the corner, or at a different platform. Confirm the destination sign before boarding.

Downtown transfer map

Alvarado Transportation Center: Useful Downtown Map Point

Alvarado Transportation Center is one of the most useful map points for ABQ bus riders because it connects Downtown, ART stations, local ABQ RIDE routes, Rail Runner, Amtrak, Greyhound, and airport connections. Use this map for orientation, then use ABQ RIDE’s official route map for the final stop and time.

Confirm the exact stop or platform before waiting.
Use the route number and destination sign, not only “Downtown.”
Check detours before transferring through Downtown.
Allow extra time when connecting to Rail Runner, Amtrak, Greyhound, or the airport.

Live bus tools

Scheduled Time vs Live ABQ Bus Arrival

Scheduled time is the planned timetable. Live arrival is a same-day prediction based on vehicle location or real-time information where available. Traffic, detours, construction, weather, events, missed trips, and live-data issues can change predicted arrival.

Open live tool

Use Transit app, Google Maps, ABQ RIDE route page, or TXT2RIDE.

Search route

Choose the correct ABQ RIDE route number and route name.

Pick direction

Match the destination sign, terminal, or ART line direction.

Choose stop

Use stop number, stop name, nearby landmark, or map pin.

Recheck

Look again before leaving because predictions can change.

TXT2RIDE tip: ABQ RIDE’s TXT2RIDE lets riders text for next-bus information. This is helpful when you do not want to open a full app, but you still need the correct stop number.

Detours and schedule changes

Check ABQ RIDE Detours Before You Leave

ABQ RIDE has separate pages for route detours, holiday service, and schedule changes. This matters because a normal route map may not show a temporary closed stop, road work, event detour, or future service change.

Route detours Construction, road work, police activity, or events can move a bus off its normal path.

Closed stops A signed stop may be temporarily bypassed. Check for alternate nearby boarding locations.

Holiday service Holiday schedules can differ from normal weekday, Saturday, or Sunday service.

Schedule updates The official route page flags changes beginning August 22, 2026, so old printouts may be wrong.

Alerts checked: September 11, 2026. This article explains how to check official ABQ RIDE alerts, but it cannot guarantee that your exact route is operating normally later today.

ART Red and Green Line

Albuquerque Rapid Transit: 766 Red Line and 777 Green Line

ART is ABQ RIDE’s bus rapid transit service along Central Avenue. It is useful for trips between Central & Unser, Downtown, Alvarado Transportation Center, UNM/CNM, Nob Hill, Uptown, and Tramway-area connections.

766 Red Line Runs between Central & Unser Transit Center and Uptown Transit Center, serving ART stations along Central Avenue.

777 Green Line Runs between Tramway and Central & Unser Transit Center, extending the Central Avenue corridor farther east.

ART station safety Use marked crosswalks, push the pedestrian signal button, wait for the walk signal, and watch both directions before reaching center-platform stations.

Approximate ART service span: the official ART page lists Monday–Saturday operation from about 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday operation from about 6:15 a.m. to 7 p.m., with buses arriving approximately every 20–30 minutes. Always verify the live route page before travel.

Accessibility and Sun Van

Accessibility Details for ABQ Bus Riders

ABQ RIDE fixed routes are open to everyone with no reservations, while Sun Van is ADA paratransit for eligible riders whose disability prevents them from riding City buses. ART stations include accessibility features, and Sun Van serves the Albuquerque metro area and portions of Bernalillo County for qualified riders.

Fixed-route buses Use the official route page and stop map to check the best accessible boarding location.

ART accessibility ART includes level boarding, wheelchair securement spaces, tactile features, and station safety elements.

Sun Van Sun Van is share-a-ride curb-to-curb paratransit for eligible riders and visitors.

Accessible formats ABQ RIDE says reasonable accommodation and accessible-format information can be requested by calling 505-243-7433.

Practical accessibility tip: a bus route can be available while an individual stop is difficult because of construction, sidewalk gaps, snow, slope, blocked curb space, or temporary detours. Check stop location before you travel.

Local rider tips

How to Ride ABQ Buses Without Missing the Right Route

Do not trust old saved timetables ABQ RIDE has ongoing route and schedule changes. Open the current route page instead of relying on an old screenshot.

Use timepoints correctly If your exact stop is between two timepoints, use the previous timepoint and arrive early.

Plan the return first Weekend, hourly, academic-year, and Rio Metro-operated routes may have fewer return trips.

Open the official ABQ RIDE Routes & Schedules page.
Select the route number and route name.
Choose the correct service day: weekday, Saturday, Sunday, weekend, holiday, or academic-year.
Check the map for your boarding side and destination direction.
Use the stop number for Transit app, Google Maps, or TXT2RIDE.
Confirm the bus headsign before boarding.
Check route detours and schedule changes before leaving.
Arrive at least five minutes early; use extra time for transfers and the airport.
For Sunport trips, check the Route 50 lower-level shuttle-island boarding note.
For ART stations, cross only at marked crosswalks and wait for the pedestrian signal.

Official sources

Official ABQ Bus Schedule Sources

Use these official pages to confirm current schedules, route maps, zero fares, live bus arrivals, detours, holiday service, accessibility, microtransit, and paratransit information. Third-party apps are useful, but ABQ RIDE controls the current route and schedule details.

ABQ RIDE Routes & Schedules

Official route list, route names, route schedule links, real-time route links, schedule changes, detours, holiday service, and customer service information.

Open routes and schedules

ABQ RIDE Zero Fares

Official zero-fare policy page explaining that ABQ RIDE no longer charges to ride and that Sun Van passengers must qualify.

Open zero fares

Mobile Tools Directory

Official tools for Transit app, Google Maps, ABQ RIDE GO!, See Say safety reporting, and TXT2RIDE.

Open mobile tools

TXT2RIDE

Official next-bus text tool for riders who want stop-based arrival information by text message.

Open TXT2RIDE

Albuquerque Rapid Transit

Official ART page for 766 Red Line, 777 Green Line, Central Avenue stations, service span, station safety, accessibility, and Park & Ride locations.

Open ART service

ABQ RIDE Connect

Free shared-ride microtransit service in selected ABQ RIDE Connect zones. Use the app for booking where available.

Open ABQ RIDE Connect

Sun Van Paratransit

Official paratransit information for eligible riders, visitors, applications, booking options, and accessible ride details.

Open Sun Van

ABQ Ride Trip Planner

Official trip planning interface for route, stop, departure, and arrival planning.

Open trip planner

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FAQs

ABQ Bus Schedule FAQs

Where can I find the ABQ bus schedule?

Use the official ABQ RIDE Routes & Schedules page. Choose the route number, open the schedule, select the correct service day, and confirm the stop, direction, and live arrival.

Is ABQ RIDE free?

Yes. ABQ RIDE has adopted a zero fares program and no longer charges riders for ABQ RIDE transit services. Sun Van passengers must qualify for paratransit service.

How do I see live ABQ bus times?

Use the Transit app, Google Maps, ABQ RIDE route tools, or TXT2RIDE. Always choose the correct route, direction, and stop number.

When did ABQ RIDE schedule changes begin?

The official ABQ RIDE route page flags schedule changes beginning August 22, 2026. Riders should recheck the official route page before using older PDFs or screenshots.

Which ABQ bus goes to the airport?

Route 50 is listed as Airport / Downtown. The official route note says the Route 50 stop at the Sunport is on the lower level at the west end of the shuttle island. Route 222 Rio Bravo / Sunport is listed as operated by Rio Metro.

What are ART 766 and 777?

ART 766 is the Red Line between Central & Unser Transit Center and Uptown Transit Center. ART 777 is the Green Line between Tramway and Central & Unser Transit Center.

How early should I arrive for an ABQ bus?

Arrive at least five minutes early for most stops. Use 10–15 minutes for airport trips, transfers, unfamiliar stops, weekend routes, or routes with limited service.

Do ABQ buses run on weekends?

Some ABQ RIDE routes run on weekends and some do not. Routes that do run on weekends may have different Saturday and Sunday schedules, so check the exact route page.

How do I read an ABQ RIDE timetable?

Find the nearest timepoint before your boarding stop, read the timetable left to right, confirm you are looking at the correct direction, and be at your stop early.

What is Sun Van and ABQ RIDE Connect?

Sun Van is ABQ RIDE’s ADA paratransit service for eligible riders. ABQ RIDE Connect is a free shared-ride microtransit service in selected zones and must be booked through the app.