NPS Bandelier National Monument's shuttle is seasonally operated, typically running from mid-May to mid-October. The shuttle is mandatory from 9 am to 3 pm daily and picks up at the White Rock Visitor Center and brings you to the park. The shuttle buses run every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends. The last shuttle leaves the Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center at 5 pm. These shuttles are operated in partnership with Atomic City Transit in Los Alamos County. Are there exceptions to taking the shuttle?Yes. Shuttle exceptions include:
Why is there a shuttle?Bandelier National Monument began utilizing a mandatory shuttle in Summer 2012 to help alleviate parking congestion and to prevent the need to turn cars around when the parking lots were full. The shuttle allows the park to accomodate more visitors. Does the shuttle take me directly to Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites?No. The shuttle only provides transportation between the White Rock Visitor Center and the Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center during the busy season (typically mid-May to mid-October).Can I drive anywhere else in the park?Yes. You can still drive into a number of areas of the park any time of the day including Juniper Campground, Tsankawi, and to the many trails outside of Frijoles Canyon located along NM Highway 4. Remember the park closes at sunset, so plan to leave before that time. Bandelier National Monument Shuttle Schedule
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Last updated: November 7, 2024