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Journey Information
There are 22 intercity buses per day from Pocatello to Idaho Falls. Traveling by bus from Pocatello to Idaho Falls usually takes around one hour and 8 minutes, but the fastest Salt Lake Express bus can make the trip in 49 minutes.
| Distance | 48 mi (78 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 49m |
| Cheapest price | $27.30 |
| Trips per day | 16 |
| Most frequent service | Salt Lake Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Pocatello to Idaho Falls?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Pocatello to Idaho Falls. 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 | 22 | 1h 9m | $31.66 |
Book Salt Lake Express from Pocatello to Idaho Falls from $27. There are 22 trips per day offered by Salt Lake Express from Pocatello to Idaho Falls and you can expect on average to pay for a Salt Lake Express ticket to Idaho Falls. In Pocatello, Salt Lake Express departs to Idaho Falls from Red Lion Exit 71 and one other station. In Idaho Falls, Salt Lake Express arrives at Idaho Falls Airport and 2 other stations.
An average trip on Salt Lake Express from Pocatello to Idaho Falls takes 1 hours and 9 minutes , while the fastest available Salt Lake Express trip will get you to Idaho Falls in 0 hours and 49 minutes .
On weekends, Salt Lake Express offers 20 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Idaho Falls.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 8 minutes to cover the 48 miles from Pocatello to Idaho Falls. However, the fastest bus only takes 49 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Pocatello to Idaho Falls, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Pocatello?
Main departure station: Red Lion Exit 71
Pocatello has two bus stations with service to Idaho Falls.
All bus stations in Pocatello:
Red Lion Exit 71
5815 S 5th Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Idaho Falls?
Main arrival station: Idaho Falls Airport
Buses arrive in Idaho Falls at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Idaho Falls:
Idaho Falls Airport
Shelley (Exit 113)
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