Student Travel

 

Ground transportation	Contact Information	Local/ Rexburg	Idaho Falls	Salt Lake City	Seasonal Charters	Other
TRPTA	356-9033 or 522-2278 or 529-1489	X	X
RexburgShuttle.com	801-318-3572   http://rexburgshuttle.com			X
Rim Rock Trailways	522-0912 or 1-800-454-2487		X	X	X
Holiday Motor Coach	745-0005 or 1-800-249-4539 brad@holidaymotorcoach.com holidaymotorcoach.com				X
Teton Stage Lines	529-8036 or 1-800-285-8036 tsl@onewest.net		X	X	X
Salt Lake Express	http://www.saltlakeexpress.com/ 656-8824 or 1-800-356-9796		X	X	X

 

Taxi Cab Companies

 

Easy-Way Taxi	525-8344
SOS Transportation Inc.	542-2333
Whitney's Taxi Delivery Service, Inc.	604-0313

 

These listings are informational only. BYU-Idaho does not endorse any of these companies nor has BYU-Idaho investigated any of these companies to determine their safety record, their compliance with state or federal regulations, or their business standing. Before using any of these carriers, BYU-Idaho recommends that you determine that they are appropriate for your needs.

 

Special Charters

Charters may be offered by the commercial bus lines listed below at peak times of student travel such as beginning and end of semesters and holidays. Routes will be determined by these carriers based on expressed student interest and needs. Planning ahead by students and making early requests will help the companies see the needs and plan routes accordingly. Please check individual options for travel and contact the bus companies for specific details as early as possible.

 

Flights

The closest commercial airport is in Idaho Falls, 25 miles south of Rexburg. SkyWest, a Delta connection, and Horizon Air are the major providers. Salt Lake City, about 260 miles south of Rexburg, has the closest international airport.

 

Travel Agencies

 

Morris Murdock Travel	356-4506 or 1-800-933-4506
Sunrise Travel	234-2386 or 1-800-627-2662

 

Other Information

Bulletin Board

The Bulletin Board is located on the university Web site. This electronic bulletin board was created to enable enrolled students to list their need for a ride or offer a ride to others. Visit the Bulletin Board here.

   

TRPTA

Community and Rural Transportation is a private non-profit corporation which offers services between Idaho Falls and Rexburg and also within the two cities. They offer semi-fixed routes, dial-a-ride, and subscription service. TRPTA buses do not normally operate on Saturday, Sunday, or holidays. Contact them at (208) 356-9033 or (208) 522-2278. TRPTA  and PTA bus services cooperate for extended services options. View more information here.

   

Easy-Way Taxi and Deliver

Offers service between Rexburg and Idaho Falls. Because the needs of BYU-Idaho students is sporadic, it is advised to plan ahead when using taxi service. Call (208) 525-8344.

   

Rim Rock Trailways

Has more than 3,700 locations in North America (excluding Alaska and Hawaii), Greyhound offers a lot of choices in planning travel. They are also willing to do charters exclusively for BYU-Idaho students, if the demand is high enough (26 students going to the same destination). Call (208) 522-0912 or charter (800) 454-2487. The Idaho Falls operation of TRPTA and Rim Rock Trailways cooperate for extended services options.View more information here.

   

Holiday Motor Coach, Inc.

Offers charter service at peak travel times for students. For specific details of schedules and prices, call toll free (800) 249-4539 or call (208) 745-0005 or e-mail brad@holidaymotorcoach.com.View more information here.

   

Morris Murdock Travel

A local agency offering assistance with travel arrangements. They have an office conveniently located on Main Street in Rexburg. Call (208) 356-4506, (800) 933-4506, or fax (208) 356-8236 or e-mail rexburg@morrismurdock.com. View more information here.

   

RexburgShuttle.com

A nonstop shuttle between Rexburg and Salt Lake City. Offering service between SLC International Airport and the parking lot west of the BYU-Idaho Hart Building in Rexburg. Visit online: http://rexburgshuttle.com

 

Ride-Link

A car pool matching services for Eastern Idaho. The service was established in 1999 with the goal of reducing single occupant work trips, reducing the number of vehicles using the roadway system for work trips, and encouraging alternate means of transportation including transit, walking, and bicycling. They may be reached at (208) 233- 7665 or View more information here.

   

Salt Lake Express

Offers daily ground transportation to and from Salt Lake City (airport and downtown). As part of the National Trailways Transportation System, they offer convenient round trips daily leaving Rexburg in the morning and arriving back in late afternoon or evening. The Salt Lake Express provides service to and from the Salt Lake City International Airport and the following communities: BYU-Idaho, Rexburg, Rigby, Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Pocatello, Brigham City, Ogden, Layton, Kaysville, Farmington, Centerville, Bountiful. Call (208) 656-8824 or (800) 356-9796 or visit online: http://www.saltlakeexpress.com/ .

   

Sunrise Travel, Inc.

A full service travel agency with offices located in Idaho Falls and Pocatello. Contact them at (208) 522-2974, (208) 234-2386 or (800) 627-2662. View more information here.

   

Teton Stage Lines

Has been serving Eastern Idaho since 1974. Their motorcoaches are equipped with air conditioning, restrooms, VCR and a stereo system. They also have 15 passenger and mini vans available. Operating from a location adjacent to the Idaho Falls airport, transportation is also offered between Rexburg and Idaho Falls seven days a week, 24 hours a day (advance arrangements requested). Charters to selected locations are offered at times of peak travel for the students. For reservations or information, call (208) 529-8036 or (800) 285-8036, fax (208) 529-2364, or e-mail to tsl@onewest.net.

  

BYU-Idaho does not provide or sponsor any transportation for its students unrelated to approved academic classes. There are, however, several travel options offered by companies in the community. Shown above is a partial list of companies offering travel options. This list is provided for your convenience and to help you weigh the options and make decisions based on your own special needs and preferences. These listings are informational only. BYU-Idaho does not endorse any of these companies nor has BYU-Idaho investigated any of these companies to determine their safety record, their compliance with state or federal regulations, or their business standing. Before using any of these carriers, BYU-Idaho recommends that you determine that they are appropriate for your needs. Because service may be limited, the best plan for travel is to make plans early. Planning helps students and their families have the reassuring knowledge that things are taken care of in advance. It also helps the companies offer services to fill the students' needs.