News Release

Bandelier’s Summer Shuttle Service Begins on May 14, 2025

Date: April 15, 2025
Contact: Zachary Whitlow, [phone]

Los Alamos, N.M. – Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on May 14, 2025. The shuttle, provided by Atomic City Transit, boards at the Frey Trail Parking Lot in the park and runs every 10 minutes starting at 10 am.

Unlike previous years, the shuttle is not mandatory unless the parking lots in the canyon are filled up. Also, there will be no shuttle service to the White Rock Visitor Center. Shuttle services will only operate between parking areas within Bandelier. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the White Rock Visitor Center for information on regional attractions and unique exhibits. Visitors may use the free shuttle to access trail heads on the mesa top and will provide easy access between the Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center and Juniper Campground.

There is no charge for riding the shuttle, but all normal entry fees still apply for entering the park. Fees are based on the vehicle visitors arrive to the shuttle in, which is not a per person basis usually. If a visitor has a valid America the Beautiful or Bandelier pass, then no entry fees need to be paid. 

The park’s summer shuttle service is expected to end on October 14, 2025.