Owyhee County in Idaho is a rural area, with the closest cities being Boise and Nampa, both about a two-hour drive away. As such, transportation options are limited for those living in Owyhee County. The primary option for getting around is to use personal vehicles such as cars or trucks. There are bus routes operated by Greyhound that run through the county, primarily connecting Twin Falls to Boise and Nampa. Additionally, there is one airline that provides commercial air travel in and out of Owyhee County; Great Lakes Airlines serves the county from its hub at the Boise Airport. There are also numerous small airports scattered throughout Owyhee County used for private aviation. For those without access to a car or airplane, dial-a-ride services may be available on a limited basis in some parts of the county. Bicycles and walking are also popular ways to get around in Owyhee County due to its generally flat terrain.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Owyhee County takes 24.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Owyhee County get to work:
- 72.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.7% carpool with others
- 7.9% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit