There are 3 ways to get from Santa Fe to Raton by train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5 h 31 min
$51 - $130
2 alternative options
Train via Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center • 7 h 22 min
$53 - $131
Drive • 2 h 50 min
$17 - $25
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Fe to Raton is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2 h 50 min.
The quickest way to get from Santa Fe to Raton is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2 h 50 min.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Fe to Raton station. However, there are services departing from Santa Fe Depot and arriving at Raton Amtrak Station via Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 h 22 min.
The distance between Santa Fe and Raton is 119 miles. The road distance is 174 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Fe to Raton without a car is to train which takes 5 h 31 min and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 5 h 31 min to get from Santa Fe to Raton, including transfers.
Santa Fe to Raton train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, depart from Santa Fe Depot station.
Santa Fe to Raton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Fe to Raton is 174 miles. It takes approximately 2 h 50 min to drive from Santa Fe to Raton.
There are 11+ hotels available in Raton. Prices start at $50 USD per night.
- Distance: 119.1 miles
- Duration: 5 h 31 min
What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Raton, NM, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Fe to Raton once daily. Tickets cost $35 - $90 and the journey takes 3 h 36 min.
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lamy Amtrak Station to Raton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $90
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $60
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $100
- Business Coach Seat
- $65 - $90
- Room
- $190 - $270
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Raton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $120
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $80 - $120
- Business Coach Seat
- $80 - $120
- Room
- $210 - $300
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- riometro@mrcog-nm.gov
- Website
- riometro.org
Train from Santa Fe Depot to Downtown Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Schedules at
- riometro.org
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