Idaho Falls, ID is a city located in eastern Idaho and is the county seat of Bonneville County. It has a population of approximately 60,000 people and offers many transportation options for its residents. The most popular form of public transportation available in Idaho Falls is the Yellowstone-Idaho Falls Express (YIFE). This service connects Idaho Falls to Yellowstone National Park with daily bus services. Additionally, there are several taxi companies offering local rides within Idaho Falls and its surrounding areas such as American Taxi, Century Taxi and Star Cab. For those who wish to use other forms of transportation like walking or biking, the city has established many trails and pathways for people to explore. The Snake River Greenbelt pathway stretches over 4 miles long and is great for leisurely strolls along the river or bike rides. There are also several bike lanes located on some of the main roads winding throughout the town which allows cyclists to share the road safely with cars. All in all, Idaho Falls offers its residents a range of transportation options so that getting around town can be done quickly, safely and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Idaho Falls takes 17.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Idaho Falls get to work:
- 76.5% drive their own car alone
- 12.0% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit