{"id":10949,"date":"2026-08-20T09:13:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T14:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/pegasus-landing-of-santa-fe\/?p=10949"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:11:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T20:11:07","slug":"senior-transportation-santa-fe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/pegasus-landing-of-santa-fe\/blog\/2026\/08\/20\/senior-transportation-santa-fe\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Transportation and Retirement Living in Santa Fe"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About 26% of Santa Fe\u2019s population is 65 or older, nearly 10% higher than the national average<\/a>. People choose Santa Fe deliberately, drawn by the 320-plus days of sunshine, the four distinct seasons, the adobe neighborhoods, and the galleries on Canyon Road. There is a quality of daily life here that draws older adults from across the country and keeps longtime residents in place.<\/p>

For many seniors, part of the appeal is the lifestyle. The Historic Eastside and the area around the Plaza offer genuine walkability, but some residents prefer a slower pace.<\/p>

Northwest of downtown, the master-planned village<\/a> of Aldea de Santa Fe sits among high-desert open spaces with mountain views to the east and west. The streets are clean, the sidewalks are intact, and morning walks past adobe homes with neighbors are part of everyday life. Services are not within walking distance, but that trade-off comes with a slower pace that the busier parts of the city cannot always offer.<\/p>

Pegasus Landing of Santa Fe<\/a> is situated near that setting, and senior transportation is built into what we offer. For residents who no longer drive and families who want to know that care and outings are handled, our community provides both without requiring anyone to manage a vehicle.<\/p>

Why Is Driving So Closely Tied to Independence?<\/h2>

In a city as spread out as Santa Fe, with healthcare and cultural destinations often a notable drive apart, the car has always been part of how residents get things done.<\/p>

According to an AARP article<\/a> on caregiving and transportation, 79% of family caregivers in the United States provide transportation for an older adult. Behind that figure is a familiar story. It is rescheduled workdays, coordinated handoffs, and the pressure of being someone\u2019s primary way of getting around.<\/p>

Independence is not the same as car ownership. It is the ability to keep seeing people, going places, and staying connected to what makes life worthwhile.<\/p>

Can Owning a Car Become More Work Than It\u2019s Worth?<\/h2>

For some older adults, yes. According to AAA\u2019s<\/a> most recent annual driving costs study, the average annual cost of owning and operating a new vehicle is $11,577 \u2014 nearly $1,000 a month once depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, and registration are factored in.<\/p>

For a car that mostly sits unused, that is a considerable ongoing expense, and letting go of it often means more time for the things that actually matter.<\/p>

What Is It Like Getting Around Santa Fe Without a Car?<\/h2>

Santa Fe rewards those who know where to look. The downtown area and the Railyard district are genuinely walkable, and the Santa Fe Pick-Up<\/a>, a free shuttle connecting the Plaza, Railyard, and Canyon Road, makes it easy to navigate the city\u2019s most visited parts without a car.<\/p>

The Santa Fe Trails<\/a> bus system operates five daily and five on-demand routes throughout the city, providing residents with broad coverage for appointments, errands, and outings. The 255 Mountain Trail Route serves outdoor enthusiasts and runs fare-free. Uber and Lyft operate throughout Santa Fe with senior-friendly booking options.<\/p>

Senior transportation services in Santa Fe, NM, give residents access to destinations that reflect the best of what this city offers<\/a>:<\/p>