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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Elko to Idaho Falls. Traveling by bus from Elko to Idaho Falls usually takes around 10 hours and 34 minutes, but the fastest Salt Lake Express bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 265 mi (426 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $140.40 |
| Most frequent service | Salt Lake Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Elko to Idaho Falls?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Elko 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 | 5 | 10h 34m | $142.38 |
Book Salt Lake Express from Elko to Idaho Falls from $140. There are 5 trips per day offered by Salt Lake Express from Elko to Idaho Falls and you can expect on average to pay for a Salt Lake Express ticket to Idaho Falls. In Elko, Salt Lake Express departs to Idaho Falls from Red Lion/Maverick Gaming . In Idaho Falls, Salt Lake Express arrives at Shelley (Exit 113) and 2 other stations.
An average trip on Salt Lake Express from Elko to Idaho Falls takes 10 hours and 34 minutes , while the fastest available Salt Lake Express trip will get you to Idaho Falls in 9 hours and 50 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 34 minutes to cover the 265 miles from Elko to Idaho Falls. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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.
The first bus leaves at 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Elko to Idaho Falls, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Elko?
Main departure station: Red Lion/Maverick Gaming
Most buses depart from the main station in Elko.
All bus stations in Elko:
Red Lion/Maverick Gaming
Where does the bus arrive in Idaho Falls?
Main arrival station: Salt Lake Express Term
Buses arrive in Idaho Falls at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Idaho Falls:
Salt Lake Express Term
Shelley (Exit 113)
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