There are 5 ways to get from Idaho Falls to Kearney by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Idaho Falls
best- Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane IDA - EAR
6h 44m$124–513Bus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Ogden, UTbus
- Take the bus from Ogden Intermodal Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kearneybus
23h 22m$205–336Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Farmington - Hampton Innbus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Holdregetrain
- Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi
27h 8m$613–980Drive 828.4 mi
- Drive from Idaho Falls to Kearneycar 828.4 mi
13h 13m$147–212Bus to Jackson Hole Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WYbus
- Fly from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane JAC - EAR
9h 19m$192–806
Idaho Falls to Kearney by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Idaho Falls to Kearney is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Idaho Falls to Kearney is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Idaho Falls to Kearney. However, there are services departing from Idaho Falls and arriving at Kearney via 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Intermodal Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.
The distance between Idaho Falls and Kearney is 707 miles. The road distance is 833.3 miles.
The best way to get from Idaho Falls to Kearney without a car is to bus which takes 23h 22m and costs $200 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Idaho Falls to Kearney, including transfers.
Idaho Falls to Kearney bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Idaho Falls station.
The best way to get from Idaho Falls to Kearney is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 23h 22m.
Idaho Falls to Kearney bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Ogden, UT station.
Kearney is 1h ahead of Idaho Falls. It is currently 9:43 AM in Idaho Falls and 10:43 AM in Kearney.
What companies run services between Idaho Falls, ID, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?
United Airlines flies from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idaho Falls to Kearney via Ogden, UT, 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Intermodal Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 23h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Idaho Falls to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Holdrege
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls to Ogden, UT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls to Farmington - Hampton Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ogden Intermodal Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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Yes, the driving distance between Idaho Falls to Kearney is 833 miles. It takes approximately 13h 13m to drive from Idaho Falls to Kearney.
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