By Car
Aztec Ruins National Monument is located on Ruins Road about 1/2 mile north of New Mexico Highway 516 in the city of Aztec, New Mexico.
From Albuquerque/Bloomfield, NM
Follow Highway 550 north into the City of Aztec, turn left at the “T” intersection onto Highway 516, drive 3/4 mile, then turn right immediately after crossing the river onto Ruins Road. Follow Ruins Road 1/2 mile to the monument.
From Durango, CO
Follow Highway 550 south into the City of Aztec. Highway 550 will become 516. Follow 516 and turn right immediately after crossing the river onto Ruins Road. Follow Ruins Road 1/2 mile to the monument.
From Farmington, NM
Follow Highway 516 east into the City of Aztec. 1/4 mile past Lightplant Road, turn left onto Ruins Road. Follow Ruins Road 1/2 mile to the monument.
By Public Transportation
From Farmington, take the Aztec Tiger Bus Route on the Red Apple Transit to the Safeway/W Express stop. Walk north on Main Street, crossing Highway 516, and walk along the Old Spanish Trail across the footbridge to Aztec Ruins National Monument. It is approximately a 20 minute walk from the bus stop to the monument. (bus schedule)
