Things to do / Travel Guide
Travelers should note that public transportation in the Central Idaho region is very limited. Even in Boise you will need a car. Greyhound is your only public transportation option in the region, offering bus routes between several of the larger towns.
By Car
For travel within the southern part of the region, drivers can take I-84 from Boise and connect with U.S. Highway 93 to reach the town of Twin Falls. State Road 75 takes travelers through the center of the region to Ketchum and nearby Sun Valley. To access Grangeville and other towns along the western part of the region, it is best to take U.S. Highway 95, or State Road 55, which runs through McCall.
Important driving information can be obtained by calling 511 or logging onto the Idaho Transportation Department website.
The following are approximate distances and driving times to Boise from other destinations within the Central Idaho region:
- Twin Falls: 130 miles; 2 hours
- Cache Peak: 190 miles; 3 hours 30 minutes
- Ketchum: 170 miles; 3 hours
- Salmon: 250 miles; 5 hours 30 minutes
- Grangeville: 200 miles; 4 hours 15 minutes
- Hells Canyon: 150 miles; 3 hours 30 minutes
- McCall: 110 miles; 2 hours 15 minutes
- Payette: 60 miles; 1 hour
By Bus
Greyhound has bus routes between several regional towns, including Boise, McCall, and Twin Falls. The Greyhound Bus Station in Boise is located on 1212 West Bannock Street. More detailed information about routes and schedules can be found on the Greyhound website.
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