Getting here. Getting around in the Q.

“should I rent a car while at motion?” is the number one question we’re asked about transportation.

The short answer…no.

ABQ International Sunport: The Albuquerque International Sunport services more than six million travelers per year. As the state’s largest commercial airport, the Sunport serves as the gateway to the diverse cultures, rich history and breathtaking landscapes that are New Mexico.

Airlines: Southwest Airlines has the most flights daily to and from ABQ. Download their ‘Ding’ desktop application (http://www NULL.southwest NULL.com/cgi-bin/systray?action=download) and watch for specials!

Southwest Airlines provides a 5-10% discount off their lowest prices for groups of 10 or more leaving from the same location. All itineraries in the block must depart and return on the same flight. To receive this discount, contact Southwest Airlines at 800-433-5360.

Other airlines that offer flights to and from ABQ include: American Airlines, Continental, Delta, ExpressJet, Frontier, Great Lakes Airlines, Northwest Airlines, United, and US Airways.

Ground Transportation: Transportation to and from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ). There are several options for ground transportation when you are in ABQ: taxi, shuttle service, bus service, and car rental. Find out more (http://www NULL.cabq NULL.gov/airport/transportation NULL.html)…

Transportation to Santa Fe: For those joining us for motion{u} :: sf, it’s easy to get to Santa Fe! Catch the shuttle from the airport to the downtown ABQ (http://www NULL.nmrailrunner NULL.com/bus_connections NULL.asp) train station, and then hop aboard The New Mexico Rail Runner Express to Santa Fe. The cost is less than $10 each way. For more information, or to view the train schedule, visit their website (http://www NULL.nmrailrunner NULL.com/).

Alternatively, consider the Sandia Shuttle Express (http://www NULL.sandiashuttle NULL.com/) offering convenient shuttle services between Santa Fe and Albuquerque International Airport with 30 trips daily to fit your travel schedule.

Since motion{u} :: sf starts 8:30am, Saturday, October 16, 2010 – we recommend you plan to arrive in Santa Fe no later than Friday evening. Or come early – and make it a vacation!