Mountain Rides is Blaine County’s FARE-FREE public transportation system, providing reliable and accessible transit for the community.

We offer:

  • Free fixed-route bus services for everyday travel.
  • Free ADA Paratransit services for riders with disabilities.
  • Free Community Health Transportation (CHT) for medical appointments in Twin Falls.
  • Vanpools for commuters traveling to and from work in Twin Falls and Shoshone. Please email ashley@mountainrides.org for pricing and details.

At Mountain Rides, we are committed to service excellence, community engagement, integrity, environmental responsibility, and economic sustainability—all to keep our community moving, affordably and efficiently.

  • Ensure a safe & comfortable experience for both riders and employees.
  • Increase service frequency to meet community needs better.
  • Maintain our commitment to ZERO-FARE services for all riders.
  • Serve as community ambassadors, promoting accessibility and sustainability.
  • Encourage people to become Mountain Rides riders and advocate for our services.
  • Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Joint Powers and community partners.
  • Earn “safe for kids” status, ensuring a trusted and secure environment for all ages.
  • Expand our reach and engagement across diverse communities and groups.
  • Collaborate, support, & respect everyone, always.
  • Maintain highest standards for ethics, integrity, & transparency.
  • Recruit, train, reward, & retain a diverse, high-quality workforce committed to excellence.
  • Operate a fully electric fleet for a greener, cleaner future.
  • Build & operate facilities that follow sustainability best practices.
  • Promote eco-friendly mobility: walk, bike, bus, and vanpool.
  • Offer fair compensation, including wages and essential benefits.
  • Diversify funding sources to ensure financial stability.
  • Seek revenue opportunities that complement federal and other grant funding.
  • Preserve budget integrity and financial performance.

• Year-round and peak-season routes. Click Here to view our schedules.
• Deviated fixed route service available for Hailey
• Valley Route connects Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum, and Sun Valley

• Vanpools for Twin Falls, Jerome, Shoshone, and Carey communities. Click Here to learn more.
• Paratransit ADA service within Blaine County. Click Here to learn more.
• CHT (Community Health Transportation) to Twin Falls. Click Here to learn more