Local Transit
Free and inexpensive local transit options
If walking or biking aren't convenient, other local transit in Moscow is inexpensive and sometimes free!
SMART Transit
SMART Transit’s Moscow Fixed Route service consists of two loops, one on the east side and the other on the west side of town. The routes cover diverse locations including high density living, medical, educational and shopping areas.
The fixed routes are FARE FREE! Simply get on the bus at any bus stop. No ticket or bus pass required!
The West Route covers the west side of Moscow and the U of I campus including stops at Deakin and College, Ash Street, Idaho Student Union Building (ISUB), Ag. Sci., Walmart, Moscow Family Medicine Quickcare, Winco, Palouse Mall, A Street, Rosauers, downtown and Gritman Medical Center.
The East Route covers the east side of Moscow from U of I campus including the Bruce M. Pitman Center, downtown, Rosauers, Moscow High School, East City Park, Aquatic Center, Moscow Junior High School, Skateboard Park, Latah County Fairgrounds, Eastside Marketplace and Styner Avenue.
Both routes leave the Moscow Intermodal Transit Center at 10 and 40 minutes after each hour from 6:40 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Riders can board the bus at any scheduled stop and at the Intermodal Transit Center.
First time on a public bus? No problem! Watch the "magical" how-to video to get started.
Lyft Credit
PTS offers $20/month in Lyft Credit for U of I students enrolled in Moscow. To access the program, students create a Lyft account with their Vandal email address and credit is added automatically on the first day of each month during the academic year. Lyft Credit is available during times when SMART Transit is unavailable, between 7-10 p.m., Monday-Friday, and between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. To access Lyft Credit, students should click here and fill out a very short form requesting to be added to the program. Please allow three business days to be added to Lyft Credit. This program is subject to funding availability and could be discontinued without notice.
Program details
- Lyft Credit is available only during spring and fall semesters.
- Students complete a very short informational form online.
- Students download the Lyft app and MUST use their Vandal email address to set up an account to access Lyft Credit.
- Service area: 5-mile radius around U of I's Moscow campus.
- When students open the Lyft app, the 5-mile radius will be visible on the map shown.
- Rides must start and end inside the coverage area and ARE NOT required to have a start or end point on campus.
- Lyft Credit rides are available 7-10 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- Each student receives $20 of Lyft Credit each month during the academic year, paid by Parking and Transportation Services. This amount does not include a tip, which students are encouraged to pay out of pocket if their driver provides good service.
- Students can increase their number of free rides by riding together with friends and only using one student's Lyft Credit at a time.
- Each student will receive $20 in Lyft Credit on the first day of each month. Unused credit expires after the last day of the month.
Tips for riding smart with Lyft
- Verify rides by making sure the license plate number, driver information and car make and model match what is confirmed in the app.
- Riders are encouraged to share their location, route and destination with a friend or loved one from within the Lyft app so they can follow the ride in real time.
- Follow the Lyft vehicle on GPS via the app.
- Ask the driver to state who they are picking up.
- Learn more about riding smart with Lyft.
Additional Lyft Credit information
- Lyft Credit supplements student transportation for activities that support their academic experience, such as participating in local recreation, dining and shopping.
- Rides requested that do not fall within the program's criteria will not show the discount on the app, and riders will be required to pay out of pocket.
- Prices for rides may be impacted by traffic, time of day, special events and prime time surcharges.
- Don't like these guidelines? Lyft and other rideshare options are available outside of these program guidelines at any time at the student's own cost.
Questions? Contact parking@uidaho.edu.
Vandal Access: on-campus ADA mobility assistance
Parking and Transportation Services’ Vandal Access service provides University of Idaho students and employees with mobility-limiting disabilities or conditions equal access to facilities, programs and services on campus.
The free ADA accessible Vandal Access service operates during fall and spring academic sessions only, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Taxis
There are two taxi companies that serve Moscow as of August 2024. Both are options for transportation to or from the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport.
- College Cabs LLC: 855-829-4487 | College Cabs LLC on Facebook
- Moscow Taxi: 208-892-4544 | Moscow Taxi
Ride Share
Both Lyft and Uber are accessible in the local area. Note that the wait time for drivers can vary greatly, especially in our rural community, and drivers are not necessarily accessible 24/7.