Regional Transit
Convenient, affordable ways to get home without driving
Many students bring a vehicle to campus to travel home for academic breaks. While this is the only way to get home for some students, most Vandals have a number of other options that can save money and reduce stress.
Vandal Break Bus for Idaho-Bound students and options for the Pacific Northwest and beyond
Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) and the Office of the Dean of Students provide chartered buses to students for low-cost, safe and convenient transportation to the Boise and Idaho Falls areas for fall, winter and spring breaks. 果冻传媒麻豆社 the Vandal Break Bus page for details and reservation information.
For students traveling to the Tri-Cities, Portland or the Seattle area, regional carrier offers its "Vacation Express" service that aligns with U of I's academic break schedule. Students traveling to the Spokane area can contact for information on daily bus service between Moscow and Spokane.
Vandal Student Special: discounted bus fare with Northwestern Stage Lines for travel to campus in Moscow
No car? No problem! Vandal students headed to or from the Moscow campus for fall semester move-in are eligible for a 50% discount ONLY when . This is NOT a charter- travel is on Northwestern Stage Lines' regularly scheduled bus routes.
- Students MUST use their Vandal email address and promo code VANDALMOVEIN50 when , operated by Salt Lake Express
- Price includes up to four pieces of luggage
- Purchase a one-way fare to get to campus in the fall and another one-way fare to get home at the end of the academic year
- Routes available from many cities throughout Idaho, Utah, Washington and Montana, and from airports in Boise, Spokane, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas
- Good for travel to campus between Aug. 1-31, 2025 and for travel from campus between May 2-19, 2026
Regional Airports
Choosing which regional airport to travel through can be daunting. For most travelers, determining the preferred airline and destination is a good start.
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)
offers daily, nonstop flights between and Boise. Alaska Airlines also offers daily nonstop flights to Seattle, as well as flights to other cities in the U.S. and some international destinations. Ground transportation options between Moscow and this airport are somewhat limited, and include Moscow's two local taxi companies:
- College Cabs LLC: 855-829-4487 |
- Moscow Taxi: 208-892-4544 |
Lewiston Nez Perce County Regional Airport (LWS)
Daily nonstop jet service offered to Denver via and to Salt Lake City via .
Shuttle service between campus and the Lewiston airport is available, for a fee, with 48-hour-advance booking. Confirm price and booking details in advance by visiting the .
Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Many major airlines, including Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Sun Country and United, offer service via Spokane International Airport. For transportation between the Moscow campus (via the Intermodal Transit Center) and Spokane International Airport, choose from the following options:
- DAILY shuttle service, 365 days/year (except on 12/25) is offered, for a fee, by . Confirm price and booking details with Northwestern Trailways in advance.
- During academic breaks ONLY, often schedules airport shuttles, for a fee, between Moscow and Spokane International Airport. Confirm price and booking details with Wheatland Express in advance.
Regional Bus Service
- , offers daily bus service from Spokane to Boise, including scheduled stops at many cities on the route, including Moscow, at the Intermodal Transit Center on campus. They also offer daily bus service to Seattle, including cities along the I-90 corridor.
- often offers a "Weekend Express" to the Seattle and Tri-Cities areas and typically offers "Vacation Express" during academic breaks.
- offers bus service to many locations throughout the region and the country, including routes to the Tri-Cities and Portland.