Getting around Jackson, Wyoming, is manageable without planning every trip in detail: walk around the town centre, use START buses for local and regional routes, and check parking rules before driving downtown. A six-minute walk from Alpine Motel brings you to Jackson city centre; Town Square is also about six minutes on foot.
- Local transit: START is Jackson’s public bus system; rides within town are free.
- Downtown parking: Street parking in the downtown core is limited to three hours.
- Beyond town: START has fare-based routes to Teton Village, Star Valley and Teton Valley.
- Paths: Jackson and Teton County have a network of bicycle and pedestrian pathways.
What is walkable from central Jackson?
Jackson’s town centre is walkable, and the local pathway network gives you another option for getting around on foot or by bicycle. The Town says Jackson and Teton County have an extensive bicycle and pedestrian pathway network, with a pathway map available from the Town.
Town Square is a useful point of reference for downtown. The Home Ranch Welcome Center is two blocks north of the square, at Cache and Gill; the Deloney public restroom and bus-shelter lot is one block east, at Willow and Deloney.
Miller Parking Lot and public restroom locations are two blocks west, at Jackson and Deloney and Millward and Deloney.
The National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States is about an eight-minute drive from Alpine Motel; walking there takes about 65 minutes. The guide to visiting the National Museum of Wildlife Art can help you plan that outing.
How do you get around Jackson on START buses?
START (Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit) provides Jackson’s public bus service, with free rides within town and fare-based rides to destinations beyond it. Routes serve Teton Village, Star Valley and Teton Valley, and START On-Demand service is also available.
For trips within Jackson town limits, the fare is free. A one-way ride between Jackson and Teton Village, Village Road Transit Center (Stilson), Village Road stops, Wilson or Hoback costs $3; a one-way ride on Teton Village Road only costs $1. A Jackson–Teton Village or Hoback season pass costs $125.
Arrive at your stop five minutes before the scheduled arrival. Have the exact cash fare ready or show the driver a pass: drivers cannot sell passes or make change. Buses can only load and unload passengers at bus stops.
The Town publishes START maps and schedules and links to procedures for Teton Pass weather closures. Routes and service details can vary, so check the official site before you go.
Where can you park near Jackson Town Square?
Downtown street parking is limited to three hours at a time, while the public garage offers daytime parking without a charge. The three-hour limit applies year-round in the area bounded by Mercill, Millward, Simpson and Willow Streets.
The Town’s public parking page places the garage at 150 West Simpson Avenue, at Millward and Simpson, five blocks from Town Square. Daytime parking is free; from midnight to 4:00 a.m., the rate is $5 per hour, up to a $20 daily maximum. The garage has an electric-vehicle charging station.
Published garage time limits differ: the Town FAQ gives a 48-hour limit, while the public parking page allows parking for up to 30 days at a time, except on the top level overnight.
During the winter overnight parking ban, the garage is identified as the place to park off-street. Check the Town’s parking information before leaving a vehicle for an extended period.
Public lots near the square have their own restrictions. The Home Ranch Welcome Center lot has a three-hour limit. Overnight parking is not permitted in that lot or in the Deloney and Miller lots from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
How should you plan trips beyond Jackson?
START is the transit option for trips from Jackson to Teton Village, Star Valley and Teton Valley, and driving is another way to reach places beyond the town centre. Before choosing a bus, check the route and schedule for your destination; for a car trip, check road conditions and any route information that applies to your plans.
If you are arriving by air, Jackson Hole Airport is about a 19-minute drive from Alpine Motel. For the airport-to-town journey, see how to get from Jackson Hole Airport to Jackson.
What should you check for seasonal bus and parking rules?
Bus schedules, road conditions and parking restrictions can affect how you travel, so confirm current details before setting out. The Town publishes START maps and schedules and links to procedures for Teton Pass weather closures from its Maps & Schedules page.
Downtown street parking limits apply year-round, while restrictions outside the downtown core vary by season. Public streets beyond the core allow parking for up to 72 hours from April 15 through October 31.
Overnight street parking is not permitted from November 1 through April 15; during that winter period, the restriction applies from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., regardless of the weather.
FAQs
Are Jackson’s local buses free?
Rides within Jackson town limits are free. Fares apply on routes to destinations such as Teton Village, Star Valley and Teton Valley.
How long can you park on downtown streets?
Street parking in the downtown area bounded by Mercill, Millward, Simpson and Willow Streets is limited to three hours at a time year-round.
Can you park on Jackson streets overnight in winter?
Overnight street parking is not permitted from November 1 through April 15. The restriction runs from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., regardless of weather conditions.
Does Jackson have pedestrian and bicycle paths?
Yes. Jackson and Teton County have an extensive bicycle and pedestrian pathway network, and the Town provides a pathway map.