Fri, Aug 21, 10:15 AM: Tonight’s performance of Rodelinda, August 21, will proceed as planned. We are continuing to monitor our air quality and will proceed as long as conditions remain safe for patrons and employees. We will update this message in the event of a change. The August 10, 11 and 12 performances were cancelled. Ticket holders can visit: CANCELLATION INFORMATION. We’re deeply grateful for your goodwill, understanding and patience throughout this difficult time.

Rail Runner Train Package

Name: Rail Runner Train Package
Start: 2026-08-29T19:25:00-06:00
End: 2026-08-29
Location: The Santa Fe Opera

All Aboard for the Opera!

The Santa Fe Opera and Rio Metro Regional Transit District Have Launched a Late-Night Train Service for all Friday and Saturday Performances for Patrons South of Santa Fe.

Package Cost

$25 per person round trip
Performance tickets not included

A special late-night Rail Runner train will run after Friday and Saturday night performances (except July 4th) providing opera-goers from Albuquerque and all communities in between with a convenient round-trip option by rail. Those traveling from Santa Fe should book our regular shuttle services.

This transportation package is offered: July 3, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and August 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29.

Rail Runner Train Package

$25 per person (round trip)
Estimated arrival at the opera: 30 minutes prior to performance time
Includes round-trip day pass for rail transportation from NMRX stations starting in Albuquerque and all stops in between to the Santa Fe Depot
Includes round-trip shuttle transportation from the Santa Fe Depot to the Santa Fe Opera
Tickets must be purchased by 3 pm the day before; they may sell out earlier
Please note that opera tickets are sold separately and can be purchased online, in person at the Box Office, or over the phone by calling 505-986-5900 (Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm)
The Santa Fe Opera is not responsible for Rio Metro delays
The Rail Runner Train Package is intended solely for patrons south of Santa Fe.

Your Opera Evening Itinerary

Enjoy an afternoon of shopping, dining or strolling in the Railyard District before boarding a shuttle to the Santa Fe Opera. A Santa Fe Opera representative will be onsite one hour before shuttle departure to answer questions and greet guests.

Arrival by Rail Runner Train:

On Fridays, arrive no later than on the 6:07 pm train into the Santa Fe Depot
On Saturdays, arrive no later than the 4:56 pm train into the Santa Fe Depot

Santa Fe Depot Shuttle departure times:

7:55 pm (Fridays & Saturdays, July 3 – August 1), 8:30 pm performances
7:25 pm (Fridays & Saturdays, August 3 – August 29), 8:00 pm performances

Shuttle pickup location:

Montezuma Avenue Bus Stop, near Beastly Books at the end of the pedestrian walkway at the Santa Fe Depot between the Vladem Contemporary Museum and the Jean Cocteau Cinema

Late-Night Train departure times:

Train departures vary depending on each show’s runtime and depart approximately 45 minutes after the performance concludes
All confirmed passengers will be accommodated before departure

Santa Fe Opera shuttle departure:

The shuttle from the opera to the Santa Fe Depot will depart approximately 15 minutes after the performance ends

EXTRA EXTRA! Special Performance on the Rail Runner – Saturday, July 18!

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the New Mexico Rail Runner, award-winning soprano and Director of the Santa Fe Opera Young Voices Program, Amy Owens, will treat riders to a selection of operatic arias on the #708 Northbound train, which departs Downtown Albuquerque at 3:11 pm and arrives at the Santa Fe Depot at 4:56 pm. Book your Rail Runner Train Package now to experience the most tuneful way to travel to the opening night of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin!