Important Travel and Transportation Information
Travel Reminders
***ESTA – Electronic System for Travel Authorization***
Are you visiting the United States from a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) country and currently do not possess a visitor's visa? If so, you will need to complete an official ESTA application by clicking here. You can apply for this for just yourself, or a group of travelers. (To figure out if you are from a VWP county, click here.) In order to complete the application, you will need a valid passport from a VWP country, a valid credit card or PayPal to pay the application fee of $14, and your most recent employment information.
The application generally takes about 15-20 minutes to fill out and you can check the status of the application by visiting the same site you applied at. Please complete the application at least 2 weeks-72 hours before your scheduled arrival date into the United States. ESTAs are normally valid for 2 years unless you receive a new passport or other important information changes.
Air Transportation
***URGENT TRAVEL INFORMATION***
***ESTA – Electronic System for Travel Authorization***
Are you visiting the United States from a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) country and currently do not possess a visitor's visa? If so, you will need to complete an official ESTA application by clicking here. You can apply for this for just yourself, or a group of travelers. (To figure out if you are from a VWP county, click here.) In order to complete the application, you will need a valid passport from a VWP country, a valid credit card or PayPal to pay the application fee of $14, and your most recent employment information.
The application generally takes about 15-20 minutes to fill out and you can check the status of the application by visiting the same site you applied at. Please complete the application at least 2 weeks-72 hours before your scheduled arrival date into the United States. ESTAs are normally valid for 2 years unless you receive a new passport or other important information changes.
Ground Transportation
For those attendees arriving into Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ), Groome Transportation provides 12+ shuttles daily from ABQ to your hotel in Santa Fe. They offer one way and round trip transfers to/from Albuquerque Sunport for $43 per person, each way plus tax and gratuity. To view shuttle schedule and book online, click here.
The New Mexico Rail Runner Express now runs all the way to Santa Fe from the Albuquerque airport and offers day passes. Click on the link to purchase tickets online. At the airport, you will have to connect to the Rail Runner Express, by city bus route 50. The ABQ Ride bus stop is located on Level 1 at the west end of the shuttle island. Look for the bus stop signs. In Santa Fe, the station is about a 10 min walk from the Eldorado. This option is recommended for the light luggage and savvy traveler.
Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) does not have a taxi service so plan ahead with Uber or Lyft. Depending on day and time, rates are about $30 from the airport to the Eldorado Hotel and Spa. For more information on transportation from the Santa Fe Regional Airport, click here. Contact Certified Airport Transportation Car Transportation Services ahead of time to arrange a ride too. Phone or Text 505 577-1961 E-mail avtravelnm@gmail.com to make a reservation
Avis provides car rental discounts to Keystone Symposia attendees. To book by phone at the discounted rate, call 800-331-1600 and provide the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number: T487899. Or, book Avis online, and all available vehicles and their discounted rates will display, so you can make your reservation selection easily.
Getting Around
- From Sunport Blvd., get on Interstate 25 northbound
- From I-25, take Exit 282A-282B for US-84 N/St. Francis Drive toward US-285 N/Santa Fe Plaza
- Continue on US-285 N/US-84 W/S St. Francis Drive
- Turn right onto Cerrillos Road and continue onto Sandoval Street
- Continue as Sandoval Street turns into Grant Avenue
- Continue on Grant Avenue just past W. Marcy Street and the Convention Center is on the right
- Distance is approximately 67 miles
- The drive takes approximately 1.2 hours, depending upon road and traffic conditions
View Map from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Embassy & Visa Information
Be sure to confirm air and hotel arrangements at least 24 hours in advance of departure. As a reminder, never leave your wallet and passport unattended while traveling, and have photocopies of all identification and credit cards in case of theft or loss.
When traveling to the United States, be sure to contact your Embassy for current Entry Requirements.
For U.S. Visa information, click here.
To locate an Embassy near you, click here.
***URGENT TRAVEL INFORMATION***
***ESTA – Electronic System for Travel Authorization***
Are you visiting the United States from a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) country and currently do not possess a visitor's visa? If so, you will need to complete an official ESTA application by clicking here. You can apply for this for just yourself, or a group of travelers. (To figure out if you are from a VWP county, click here.) In order to complete the application, you will need a valid passport from a VWP country, a valid credit card or PayPal to pay the application fee of $14, and your most recent employment information.
The application generally takes about 15-20 minutes to fill out and you can check the status of the application by visiting the same site you applied at. Please complete the application at least 2 weeks-72 hours before your scheduled arrival date into the United States. ESTAs are normally valid for 2 years unless you receive a new passport or other important information changes.