Mountain Home AFB, ID has a wide range of transportation options available for its residents and visitors. The base itself provides a fleet of buses to commute people within the base and neighboring communities. The bus service is free for all military personnel and their families. The Air Force also operates a shuttle service that takes passengers from the airport to the housing area on the base. For those who prefer to drive, there are six parking lots for commuters around the region. There is also a public taxi service available which connects Mountain Home AFB with nearby cities such as Boise, Twin Falls, and Caldwell. For longer distances, there are multiple Idaho Public Transportation Association routes that connect Mountain Home AFB with other parts of Idaho and neighboring states. Finally, commuters can take advantage of bike-sharing services in the region which provide an affordable option for getting around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mountain Home AFB takes 17.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mountain Home AFB get to work:
- 76.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 9.1% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit