There are endless ways to get from one place to another in the United States. People can get anywhere with some sort of transportation, whether it be to a store, another city or state, or even another country.
The most common form of transportation, especially in the United States, is to drive a car. According to usafacts.org, there are over 228 million licensed drivers in the country as of 2020 and 1.2 million licensed drivers in Idaho.
Having a driver’s license is convenient because people can go wherever they want whenever they want without having to wait for a ride. This is especially nice for young people, as they tend to be more involved in different activities and driving themselves is easier and more convenient than waiting for a friend or family member to take them somewhere or paying for an Uber, taxi, or Lyft.
However, not everyone has their driver’s license- particularly students. Luckily, there are many ways to get around without a car.
For example, people can ride the bus. At the University of Idaho specifically, there is the Intermodal Transit Center- or Smart Transit, located at 1006 Railroad Street in Moscow.
“Smart Transit only operates the local busses, both the fixed route busses and the Dial-a-Ride service,” said Tara LeGresley, a customer service representative at the Center. They do not operate busses that leave Moscow, and people would have to go to Northwestern Trailways or Greyhound to leave Moscow or go nationwide. “We are a ticket agent and do, however, sell tickets for Northwestern Trailways and Greyhound at our office at the Moscow Intermodal Transit Center at the UI campus.”
LeGresley also mentioned that, depending on the station, students may receive a financial discount at Greyhound due to their enrollment in an educational university. Additionally, their busses are accessible for people with disabilities, and a lift bus can be requested in advance with either Northwestern Trailways or Greyhound.
Other forms of transportation include walking and riding a bike or skateboard to get around place to place. They are effective forms of exercise, and people can easily get around by walking, biking or skateboarding in smaller towns such as Moscow or neighboring Pullman.
For people wishing to travel abroad, airplanes are the best way to travel. Airplanes can travel anywhere- including over oceans, which makes it easier and faster to get to other continents and countries. Some of the most common countries to fly to include those in Latin and southern America, Spain, France, Italy, and Thailand.
More locally on the national level, people can go on road trips in a certain state or travel interstate. According to tripadvisor.com, some of the most popular places to visit in Idaho are Boise, Coeur d’Alene, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. There are many outdoor activities to do such as rafting, hiking, and skiing, and there are also many museums to visit, especially in Boise.
People can also visit nearby states. Take Washington, for example; one can get a 360-degree view of Seattle from the top of the Space Needle, go on cultural tours or day trips, go to the theater, or do various outdoor activities. Except Seattle, some places to visit in Washington include Spokane, Tacoma, and Bellingham.
Next on the list of states to visit is Oregon. More specifically, one can go to Portland, Bend, Eugene, or Astoria. Like Idaho and Washington, there are many outdoor activities to do in Oregon, but people can also visit museums or shop at the Phog Antique Mall or explore the rich cultural history of the state.
Like Oregon and Washington, Montana also borders the state of Idaho. There are countless interesting places to visit in Montana, including Bozeman, Billings, Missoula and West Yellowstone. Yellowstone is a fascinating place to visit and learn about, as there are tours, shopping opportunities at one of the many fun stores in downtown Bozeman, or the American Computer and Robotics Museum or the Missoula Farmer’s market.
Last on the list of road trip places is Wyoming. Like Montana, part of Yellowstone is in Wyoming, and people can also go rafting, take cultural tours such as the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Old Town Trail, or go to Mylar Park or the Cheyenne Civic Center. Some of the most popular cities to visit in Wyoming are Cody, Jackson, Cheyenne, and Laramie.
Apart from the states mentioned in the list, people can take road trips to Utah and Nevada (which are the last two states that boarder Idaho) or even California or Arizona.
As you can see, there are plenty of opportunities to travel and use in-state or interstate transportation to find a little adventure in the Northwest and beyond.
