Ojo Caliente sits on US 285, about 50 miles north of Santa Fe and 85 miles north of Albuquerque. A car is essential — there is no public transport to this area. The drive from Santa Fe on US 285/84 through Pojoaque and Espanola takes around an hour and passes through dramatic high desert. From Taos, it is about 35 miles south on NM 68 and US 285 — roughly 45 minutes. The resort offers valet parking and a small free lot.