How to get there
Where is Jackson Hole?
Jackson Hole is located in the northwestern corner of the cowboy state of Wyoming in the shadow of the Grand Teton. Jackson Hole is just south of Yellowstone National Park. The town of Jackson is 15 minutes drive away from the ski resort, and it has all the services of a small city, but in a town!
Other Ski Resorts Nearby
Two resorts are nearby. Snow King is a cracking little hill right in the town of Jackson. It’s great for some quick, cheap freshies if you can’t get to the main hole..... I mean hill.
Grand Targhee on the other side of the range is accessible via Teton Pass through Idaho. This is powder heaven for advanced intermediates. See our
review of Grand Targhee.
Travel to Jackson Hole
Flights to Jackson Hole
Jackson has an airport which is serviced by all the major players. There are no direct flights to Jackson from outside the U.S. but flights are available from Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Denver and Chicago OHare. To search for cheap flights to Jackson Hole, or a flight with minimal stops, use one of our recommended
flight search engines such as CheapOAir.
Jackson airport closes regularly during and after snow storms, so you might need to keep your itinerary a little flexible. Another gateway airport is in
Salt Lake City, about a 5 hour drive from Jackson.
Shuttle buses and a plethora of taxi services are available to get you from the Jackson airport to Teton Village or the town of Jackson. With
Alltrans transport to Teton Village costs $26 for a one-way trip (2010 rate).
Alternatively, all the major car rental companies have outlets at the airport or in Jackson, so getting a car is easy. Book ahead and get a 4WD. Use one of our recommended
car hire search facilities such as Oodles to compare rental rates from companies such as Hertz, Budget, Thrifty and Avis.
Driving to Jackson Hole
For those with a vehicle (4WD highly recommended) Jackson Hole is an easy day’s drive from Utah (via Idaho) and Colorado to the south. The journey from Colorado can be a bit arduous during a heavy snowfall. From Utah the only real challenge is getting over Teton Pass. This challenge will vary depending on the weather. Check road conditions.
Bus Transport to Jackson Hole
For the princely sum of US$70, you can travel by bus from Salt Lake City (or Park City) to Jackson on the
Mountain States Express.
Getting Around Teton Village and Jackson
Teton Village at the base of the mountain is small enough that there is no need for additional transport other than the two feet most of us were born with.
If staying in Jackson and you don’t have a car, buses run to the resort and stop outside the tram terminal. The local bus system is called START Bus (Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit). It is cheap (US$3 one way), regular and has a convenient number of stops in town.
Travel to Grand Targhee
If you want to visit Grand Targhee ski resort (we recommend it!) the
Targhee Express will get you there in good time. The fare is less than US$90 and it includes a lift ticket. It’s a bargain really!