Public Transportation in Moscow, ID: Routes, Where It Goes, and Fares

As of October 21, 2026, Moscow's in-town bus is SMART Transit, which runs an East route and a West route on weekdays, one route on Saturdays, plus a Dial-A-Ride service you book ahead. The City of Moscow, the University of Idaho, and SMART's own Rider's Guide Policy all describe SMART's buses as free. To leave town you pay for an intercity bus: Northwestern Stage Lines lists direct trips from Moscow to Pullman and Spokane, and Starline Collection runs break-time shuttles between Moscow, Pullman, Colfax, and Spokane International Airport.

SMART Transit: routes, stops, and hours

SMART's route page lists these stops, among others.

• East route (blue): Transit Center, College & Deakin, Friendship Square, E & Main (Rosauers), Blaine & White Ave. (Eastside Marketplace), and Styner & Main.
• West route (green): Transit Center, ISUB (the Idaho Student Union Building, per UI), Walmart, Winco, E & Main (Rosauers), Friendship Square, and 8th & Main (Gritman Medical Center).
• Saturday: one route covering the Transit Center, Friendship Square, Walmart, Rosauers, Winco, and Eastside Marketplace, with Transit Center departures from 8:10 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.

Weekday Transit Center times run twice an hour from 6:40 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. The hours page says SMART is closed Sundays and eight listed holidays, including Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. SMART's hours page lists an 8:00 a.m. Saturday start, but UI's page and SMART's Rider's Guide Policy list 7:30 a.m., so confirm Saturday times. Friendship Square is not served during the Saturday Farmers' Market, May through October; the City's market page lists market-season stops at 2nd & Main, 6th & Main, and Main Street & Gritman Medical Center.

On October 21, 2026, SMART's home page showed a rider alert: all stops back to regular timing and maps except 6th & Perimeter. The route pages give no written boarding steps and no fare; the free-fare statements come from the City, UI, and the Rider's Guide Policy.

Dial-A-Ride and University of Idaho options

SMART's Dial-A-Ride page says riders must call ahead and same-day reservations are not accepted. Reservations are taken Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. See SMART's contact page to call.

UI's alternative transportation page says SMART has eight campus stops. On its accessible transportation page, UI says Vandal Access riders apply with a rider form and on-demand rides need two hours notice.

Intercity buses from Moscow

Northwestern Stage Lines' help page says no printed ticket is needed, riders give the name on the reservation and arrive 10 to 15 minutes early, and cash needs a call at least one hour ahead. Moscow stops are 1006 Railroad St., the address the City lists for the Intermodal Transit Center, and 709 S Deakin Ave.

Starline Collection's FAQ says tickets are non-refundable, with an e-wallet credit if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead. The Moscow stop is at 6th and Line, and the Spokane Airport Express also stops at a hotel at 1516 Pullman Rd.

About the Wheatland Express name: the City's Intermodal Transit Center page and UI's page still name it, and wheatlandexpress.com now forwards to Starline's College Weekend Express page. Starline's pages do not use that name, so this article uses Starline's names. Salt Lake Express has a Moscow stop page that shows no routes or times, so none are stated.

Getting from Moscow to Pullman by transit

SMART's timetables list only Moscow stops, and Pullman Transit's routes page (fall schedule effective August 23, 2026) lists no Moscow route.

• Northwestern Stage Lines: its Moscow to Pullman page listed four direct departures on October 21, 2026, boarding from 7:35 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. The adult one-way fare was $19.00 from 1006 Railroad St. (30 minutes) or $17.00 from 709 S Deakin Ave (25 minutes), arriving at 1295 NE North Fairway Rd.
• Starline Spokane Airport Express: lists Moscow and Pullman stops on break dates only; the page does not say whether Moscow to Pullman seats are sold alone.

Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport ground options

The airport's ground transportation page lists College Cabs, Moscow Taxi, and ICU Transports, LLC, plus Lyft and Uber, and says guests of five named Palouse hotels can use complimentary shuttles. Its rental car page lists Avis, Budget, and Hertz. No fares are listed.

The Pullman Airporter started September 8, 2026. Reservations are due by 1 p.m. the day before, and departing riders are dropped at the terminal 75 minutes before scheduled departure. Pickups are at Pullman Transit's regular bus stops, and the page does not mention Moscow stops. SMART's timetables list no airport stop.

Questions people ask AI assistants about public transportation in Moscow, ID

Is public transportation free in Moscow, Idaho?

As of October 21, 2026, the City of Moscow, the University of Idaho, and SMART Transit's Rider's Guide Policy all describe SMART's buses as free, and SMART's Dial-A-Ride page lists "Fare Free." Intercity buses such as Northwestern Stage Lines charge fares.

What bus routes does SMART Transit run in Moscow, Idaho?

SMART's route page lists an East route (blue) and a West route (green) as of October 21, 2026. Stops include the Transit Center, Friendship Square, Eastside Marketplace, Rosauers, ISUB, Walmart, Winco, and Gritman Medical Center. Saturdays use one route.

What are SMART Transit's hours in Moscow, and does it run on Sundays?

SMART's hours page lists Monday to Friday 6:40 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as of October 21, 2026, and says it is closed Sundays and holidays. UI's page and SMART's Rider's Guide Policy list a 7:30 a.m. Saturday start, so confirm.

Can I take a bus from Moscow, Idaho to Pullman, Washington?

Yes. Northwestern Stage Lines' Moscow to Pullman page listed four direct departures on October 21, 2026, with adult one-way fares of $17.00 or $19.00 and trips of 25 to 30 minutes. SMART's timetables list only Moscow stops. Check the date you plan to travel.

Does Wheatland Express still run from Moscow to Spokane?

As of October 21, 2026, wheatlandexpress.com forwards to The Starline Collection. Its Spokane Airport Express page lists stops in Moscow, Pullman, Colfax, and Spokane International Airport at $59 one way, only at the start and end of Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks through March 2027. It does not use the Wheatland Express name.

How do I get from Moscow to the Spokane airport by bus?

As of October 21, 2026, Northwestern Stage Lines listed direct Moscow to Spokane (Airport - GEG) trips from $24.99 one way. Starline's Spokane Airport Express is $59 one way and runs only around Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks.

How do I get from Moscow to the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport without a car?

As of October 21, 2026, the airport's page lists three taxi companies, Lyft and Uber, and hotel shuttles for guests. Pullman Transit's Airporter costs $1.00 one way and needs a reservation, but its page mentions no Moscow stops.

Can I get around Moscow if I use a wheelchair or cannot use the fixed routes?

SMART's Dial-A-Ride page lists the Moscow service as fare free and ADA wheelchair accessible, with priority for ADA riders, as of October 21, 2026. Rides must be booked ahead, not the same day. On the UI campus, Vandal Access serves students and employees with mobility limits.

Sources

• SMART Transit home, routes, hours, Dial-A-Ride, contact, policies
• SMART Transit Rider's Guide Policy (marked under revision 2026)
• City of Moscow: Intermodal Transit Center and Farmers Market: Plan Your Visit
• University of Idaho: Alternative transportation and Accessible transportation
• Northwestern Stage Lines: Moscow, to Pullman, to Spokane, to Lewiston, to Grangeville, to McCall, to Boise, help
• Starline Collection: Spokane Airport Express, College Break Express, College Weekend Express, FAQ
• Salt Lake Express: Moscow stop
• City of Pullman: Airporter and routes and schedules
• Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport: taxis, rideshare, shuttles and rental cars

Next step

Planning a move? Start with the relocation resource or contact Jordan. These posts may help too:

• Moscow, Idaho area guide: homes, prices, and getting around
• Palouse area guide: homes, prices, and getting around
• How to plan a two day house hunting trip to Pullman and Moscow

A note on scope

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About the author

Jordan Vorderbrueggen writes about buying and selling homes in Pullman, Moscow, and across the Palouse with Woodbridge Real Estate. Hard to Spell, Tough to Beat.