Valencia County Bus Schedules

Alert NoticeNOTICE: In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Rio Metro has made the following temporary modifications to our Valencia County bus services: 

  • Mandatory Face Coverings –  Effective Monday, May 18, 2020 all Rio Metro passengers are required to wear face coverings in order to board its buses
  • Route 206 – Service Suspended
  • Route 208 – Operating on a regular schedule
  • Route 209 – Service Suspended
  • Route 210 – Updated hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. 
  • Valencia County Dial-a-Ride – Updated hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Rio Metro has also implemented additional safety and cleaning measures to protect our passengers and drivers. Learn More 

Click on a route from the list below to display detailed bus information, including schedules and route map.

Route
Access To
Operated By
Route 206 (PDF)
Service Suspended		Belen
NOTICE: Route 206 – Service Suspended
Rio Metro
Route 208 (PDF)Belen, Los Lunas, Pueblo of Isleta, Downtown Albuquerque
Rio Metro
Route 209 (PDF)
Service Suspended		UNM-Valencia Campus
NOTICE: Route 209 – Service Suspended
Rio Metro
Route 210 (PDF)*  Alert NoticeLos Lunas, Peralta, Bosque Farms
NOTICE: Temporary hours of operation during stay-at-home order are 7:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. 		Rio Metro
Dial-a-Ride   Alert NoticeLos Lunas
NOTICE: Temporary hours of operation during stay-at-home order are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.		Rio Metro
Dial-a-Ride   Alert NoticeBelen
NOTICE: Temporary hours of operation during stay-at-home order are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Rio Metro

*Deviated Fixed Route - Route 210 is a Deviated Fixed Route. This means that the bus operates along a fixed route and keeps to a timetable, but passengers can request to be picked up or dropped off up to one quarter (1/4) of a mile off the bus route. Passengers must call the Rio Metro Dispatch Office at 505-352-3595 to request this service the day before service is desired by 12:00 p.m.

Helpful Information

  • Any bus route that begins with the number "2" connects to the New Mexico Rail Runner Express
  • All bus routes operate Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted
  • Ride any Rio Metro bus for free with your valid Rail Runner Express printed or mobile ticket; visit the Rio Metro bus page to learn more
  • All buses are ADA compliant and are equipped with wheelchair lifts
  • Additional bus routes connecting to the Rail Runner can be found on the individual station pages
Valencia County Bus

Alternate Format

  1. To request this information in an alternate format (eg., Braille, large print, audio), please contact Customer Service at 1-866-795-7245 or click here to download the request form.

Title VI

  1. The Rio Metro Regional Transit District operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, national origin, and disability, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Visit our Title VI / Non-Discrimination Notice Web Page.