Getting Around

Getting around Downtown, and all of Missoula, has many options for locals and visitors alike.  With ample parking, Zero-Fare bus service, and many miles of trails suitable for biking and walking, traveling from one Downtown destination to the next is quick and easy!


Sustainable options for getting to and from Downtown:

  • Walking: Getting downtown on foot is easier than you might think. Missoula’s extensive system of shared use paths and Neighborhood Greenways make for a pleasant way to build in some healthy activity while getting to your destination. Use the Interactive Trails Map for walking routes into downtown. If you do drive into Downtown Missoula, you can get to many destinations by foot and should only have to park once.
  • Carpool: Sharing a ride is a great way to save on costs and minimize your impact! Visit www.missoulainmotion.com/carpool for information about carpooling in Missoula and for ways to connect with other carpool commuters.
  • Vanpool: A vanpool is a prearranged group of five to fifteen people who share their commute to and from work or school. The Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association (MRTMA) manages the local vanpool program. Learn more HERE.

Need additional help getting around Downtown? Missoula in Motion can help!

If you’re in Downtown Missoula, you’re lucky that there are plenty convenient ways to get around without a car. Missoula in Motion is an organization that provides resources and education to individuals interested in getting around by bike, foot, bus, carpool, or riding vanpool.

  • Personalized Trip Planning: Connect with an expert to help guide you from A to B. Receive a custom commute plan outlining your options and the best route for each mode.
  • The Way to Go! Missoula website/app allows you to plan your trip with the most up-to-date bus routes, bike routes by the level of comfort, and event a carpool matching platform.
  • Monthly Rewards: earn monthly rewards from local businesses when you log your sustainable commute and errands with Way to Go! Missoula.

Visit missoulainmotion.com or call 406.552.6675 to get more information about traveling around Missoula.