Skip the hassle of driving & parking by taking the START Bus!
Discover the most convenient and eco-friendly ways to travel around Jackson Hole and make the most of your time in this remarkable destination.
Discover the most convenient and eco-friendly ways to travel around Jackson Hole and make the most of your time in this remarkable destination.
Parking: Teton Village Association manages all four Village parking lots. Guests should pull a ticket when they enter any of the lots and have two convenient ways to pay before leaving, or in lane at the exit. As in years past, parking in Teton Village lots will have a fee associated during daytime hours, unless carpooling with four or more in the Ranch Lot, lodging at a Village hotel, or using short-term or ADA parking. For parking pricing and information, click here.
Teton Village Association (TVA) has automated parking gates for efficiency and real-time information on each parking lot's capacity (download JH Insider to see parking capacity. To help answer all your parking questions we got the breakdown from TVA on what's been updated, how to park in the village, and tips for success. Click here to read the blog.
Free Stilson Shuttle: Teton Village Association (TVA) provides a free Stilson Express shuttle service for employees and guests connecting Teton Village to the Stilson Lot during peak times of day. The Stilson Express Shuttle schedule is available here.
START Bus: START Bus is connecting Teton Village to Stilson and the Town of Jackson. The bus schedules are available here.
If you're looking to get around without renting a car, Jackson Hole offers the START Bus. Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit (START Bus or START) is the public transportation system that serves the residents and visitors of Teton County, Wyoming. START Bus runs routes within the town of Jackson, between Jackson and Teton Village as well as commuter routes from Star Valley, WY and Teton County, ID.
START runs frequently in both the summer and winter months, providing transportation between Jackson and Teton Village and Jackson and Teton County, Idaho. As an added bonus, START's new hybrid buses, the first in the state of Wyoming, reduce fuel consumption by approximately 35%. Rides vary from $1 - $3 one way, depending on pick-up and drop-off locations.
START Bus is reinstating its Airport Shuttle Pilot Program from December 14, 2024, through April 13, 2025. Buses will depart hourly from the Miller Park transit hub starting at 5:00 am, with the last bus at 9:00 am. Return service from the airport will leave hourly from 5:40 am until 9:40 pm (the last bus will wait until 10 pm to accommodate late travelers). This service connects to four stops in town and is designed to reduce local traffic and emissions. Riders can use the Transit App to purchase tickets and track buses, enhancing convenience for both locals and visitors.
Also called the Village Road Transit Center, the FREE Stilson Lot is an 850-space parking lot 7 miles away from Teton Village with a heated transit center and restrooms. Free shuttles and busses from the Stilson Lot take you to the base of Teton Village.
If you are staying in Teton Village, you will inevitably travel to downtown Jackson to shop and dine. If you are staying in town, you will need transportation to and from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Both types of trips can be taken on the public bus system - START (Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit) Bus. A cheap and efficient way to travel around the valley, a one-way trip from downtown Jackson to Teton Village costs $3 per person.
All parking in Teton Village is on a first-come, first-serve basis. TVA recommends visitors to Teton Village use the JH Insider app to view real-time parking availability, check the parking lot website cameras and stay informed of weather, lift and trail status. Guests will be issued a ticket when they enter any of the four Teton Village parking lots and can pay using a QR code that is posted throughout the parking lots, or by going to a walk up kiosk or upon exit at the exit kiosk. Parking in Teton Village will have a fee associated, unless carpooling with four or more in the Ranch Lot, lodging as a Village hotel guest, or using short-term and ADA parking, or arriving later in the day (see above)
Free Short-term (1 hour) and ADA Accessible parking is available throughout Teton Village. Overnight parking in the Village lots is for hotel guests ONLY throughout the entire year.
Village Road Transit Center (Stilson) |
Free - with free and frequent shuttles to and from Teton Village. No overnight parking allowed in the Stilson Lot. | 7 miles from Teton Village |
Ranch Lot | $18/$25* 6:30 am-1:00 pm or free carpooling with 4+ people in the same car and $5/$10 (*Peak season) with 3 people. | .3 miles from Base Village |
Village Lot | $35/$45* 6:30 am-1:00 pm; $10 1:00 pm-3:00 pm | Base Village |
Crystal Springs Lot | $35/$45* 6:30 am-1:00 pm; $10 1:00 pm-5:00 pm | Mid Village |
Cody Lot | $35/$45* 6:30 am-1:00 pm; $10 1:00 pm-3:00 pm | Upper Village |
*Peak season is Dec. 26-Jan. 2, Jan. 13-15, Feb. 16-19 & weekends from Jan 6 through March 24, 2024.
For easy access around the valley with a taxi, Uber, or black car service, please see our list of transportation services to suit your needs.
Teton Village Association was created partly to help reduce traffic to and from Teton Village, and paid parking is one tool we use. Through TVA’s incentives and management, we have removed an estimated 250,000 cars off the road every ski season.
This winter season, nothing has been more unpredictable than flights. If you're trying to avoid air travel these days, I don't blame you, maybe it's time to slow life down and enjoy the journey. Luckily, a road trip to Jackson Hole could not be easier or more scenic.