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Idaho Falls to Pocatello Bus Schedule
Bus from Idaho Falls to Pocatello: Journey Information
There are 23 intercity buses per day from Idaho Falls to Pocatello. Traveling by bus from Idaho Falls to Pocatello usually takes around 56 minutes, but the fastest Salt Lake Express bus can make the trip in 40 minutes.
| Distance | 48 mi (78 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $25.15 |
| Trips per day | 22 |
| Most frequent service | Salt Lake Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Idaho Falls to Pocatello?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Idaho Falls to Pocatello. Salt Lake Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Express | 23 | 0h 57m | $30.80 |
Book Salt Lake Express from Idaho Falls to Pocatello from $25. There are 23 trips per day offered by Salt Lake Express from Idaho Falls to Pocatello and you can expect on average to pay for a Salt Lake Express ticket to Pocatello. In Idaho Falls, Salt Lake Express departs to Pocatello from Idaho Falls Airport and 2 other stations. In Pocatello, Salt Lake Express arrives at 5815 S 5th Ave and one other station.
An average trip on Salt Lake Express from Idaho Falls to Pocatello takes 0 hours and 57 minutes , while the fastest available Salt Lake Express trip will get you to Pocatello in 0 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Salt Lake Express offers 22 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Pocatello.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Idaho Falls to Pocatello
The bus takes an average of 56 minutes to cover the 48 miles from Idaho Falls to Pocatello. However, the fastest bus only takes 40 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Pocatello, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Idaho Falls to Pocatello, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Idaho Falls?
Main departure station: Idaho Falls Airport
Buses to Pocatello leave from 3 stations in Idaho Falls.
All bus stations in Idaho Falls:
Idaho Falls Airport
Shelley (Exit 113)
Idaho Fls (SLE Office )
Where does the bus arrive in Pocatello?
Main arrival station: 5815 S 5th Ave
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Pocatello.
All bus stations in Pocatello:
5815 S 5th Ave
Red Lion Exit 71
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