The Las Vegas train station in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is an Amtrak stop served daily by the Southwest Chief. It stands in the historic Railroad District, and the trip from the station to Regal Inn near the station takes about 25 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by car.
- Address: 500 Railroad Avenue at Lincoln, Las Vegas, NM 87701.
- Train: Amtrak’s Southwest Chief runs daily.
- Waiting room: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Before departure: Arrive at least 30 minutes ahead.
Finding the Las Vegas Station
The Las Vegas, New Mexico, station is at 500 Railroad Avenue at Lincoln, in the Las Vegas Intermodal Center. The stop is in the historic Railroad District, which includes La Castañeda, a former Harvey House.
This is the community’s second railroad depot. La Castañeda, the adjacent former Harvey House, reopened as a hotel and restaurant in 2019.
Checking Train Schedules and Station Services
The station serves Amtrak’s daily Southwest Chief, but it has limited on-site passenger services.
There is no ticket office, passenger-assistance service, checked-baggage service or Amtrak kiosk. There are also no restrooms, vending machines, Wi-Fi or baggage storage. Buy or arrange your ticket before arriving, and plan to keep any luggage with you.
The waiting room is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The platform and waiting room are accessible, and a wheelchair lift is available. There are no accessible restrooms, ticket office, water fountain or station wheelchair. Hours and services can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get from the station into town?
Meadow City Express serves the general public within Las Vegas and immediate outlying areas, from its address at the Railroad Depot, 500 Railroad Avenue.
Each boarding costs $1, and drivers do not carry change, so bring the exact fare. Ten-ride passes cost $7.50 and 20-ride passes cost $15. Rides are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis; call 505-454-8583 for information.
For an airport connection, the Las Vegas Municipal Airport guide covers getting into town from the local airport.
Planning the Last Leg to Your Stay
Plan the final part of your arrival around the station’s limited services and your onward ride. Meadow City Express may serve trips within the city and immediate outlying areas, but rides are scheduled first come, first served.
Before boarding, confirm your train details with Amtrak and arrange your onward journey. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure; there is no ticket office or checked-baggage service on site.
FAQs
Which Amtrak train stops in Las Vegas, New Mexico?
The Southwest Chief serves the station daily.
Can you buy an Amtrak ticket at the station?
No. The station has no ticket office or Amtrak kiosk, so arrange your ticket before you arrive.
Does the station have restrooms or Wi-Fi?
The station has neither restrooms nor Wi-Fi. It also has no vending machines or baggage storage.
Is local public transportation available from the station?
Meadow City Express serves the general public within Las Vegas and immediate outlying areas. Rides are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis; call 505-454-8583 for information.