Intercounty
Routes & Hours of Services

ValleyRide operates five intercounty routes that provide service between Ada and Canyon counties (to the cities of Caldwell, Nampa, Meridian, Middleton, Star, Eagle and Boise). Information about each route is listed below.
Please note that these routes operate Monday through Friday.

No-service Holidays

  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • July 4th
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • December 25

Maps and Downloads

Passes and Other Information

For information about Pass Sale Outlets, Park & Ride Facilities and Major Bus Transfer Locations plus other information visit the Guide section of this website.

Nampa • Meridian Exp. Route 40
Route 40 Info

This peak express service originates at the Karcher Mall. This facility provides connections to Caldwell from the express system when the Caldwell express, Route 43, is not in service. Service turns north on Nampa Blvd and east on I-84, exiting only to serve the College of Western Idaho Nampa Campus and Gold's Gym Park & Ride (P&R) in Meridian. Service runs every 30 minutes for two hours in the peak direction on each peak, and for one hour (two trips) in the reverse-peak direction.

Nampa • Meridian Ltd Stop Route 42
Route 42 Info

This two-way service runs every 60 minutes during peak hours and every 3 hours (two round trips) during the midday.The service is identical to the #40 beginning in Nampa up to the COllege of Western Idaho Nampa Campus. From there, the route exits Interstate 84 at Meridian Road, heads north, and services the Meridian Business Park. From there, its goes to Franklin Road and then Eagle Road, where it serves St. Luke's Meridian. It continues south to Overland Road, serving Silverstone, the Social Security office (from Maple Grove Road) and the Towne Square Mall. From the Mall, it continues into downtown Boise via I-184. Service is two-way at all times.

Caldwell Express Route 43
Route 43 Info

A single express trip operates in each direction from Caldwell to Boise. At other times, the same trip can be completed by connecting at Karcher Mall.

Hwy. 44 Express Route 44
Route 44 Info

A single express trip operates in each direction from Caldwell to Boise. Serves the cities of Middleton, Star and Eagle.

BSU Express Route 45
Route 45 Info

This service provides seven round-trip bus runs between the College of Western Idaho Nampa Campus and Boise State University.