Getting to Sun Valley

Fly Directly into Sun Valley (SUN)

  • Best for: Speed and convenience.

  • Distance: ~20 minute drive to Ketchum/Sun Valley.

  • Airlines: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines - depending on the day!

  • Shuttle Tips: Free shuttles via Mountain Rides are available to and from the SUN Airport to Ketchum and the Sun Valley Resort.

    • If you are staying at the Sun Valley Resort or the Limelight Hotel, they also offer a direct complimentary shuttle to and from the airport. Just contact them directly with your arrival and departure times in advance to arrange your ride!

Fly into Boise (BOI) & Drive

  • Best for: More flexible schedules and lower airfare.

  • Distance: ~2.5-hour drive (150 miles) to Ketchum/Sun Valley.

  • Rent a Car: Enjoy a scenic drive through Idaho’s famous potato fields before winding up into the Wood River Valley.

    • There is no shuttle or bus service to and from the Boise airport, so your only option is to drive via rental car!

Make It a Road Trip!

If you'd like to turn the wedding into a bigger vacation, Idaho and the surrounding region offer incredible scenic routes and public lands:

  • Driving from Seattle / PNW: The drive takes ~10 hours through eastern Washington/Oregon and southern Idaho.

  • Sawtooth National Recreation Area & Redfish Lake: Located just 45 minutes north of Ketchum, ideal for camping, alpine lake hikes, boating, and rock climbing.

  • Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks: Located ~4.5 hours east of Sun Valley.

    • If you want to make Yellowstone/Grand Teton the main focus before or after the wedding, consider flying into Bozeman, MT (BZN), renting a car (about 1.5 hours to the parks), and making your way over to Sun Valley from there. Be sure to book park tix early!

Getting Around Sun Valley

Once you arrive, getting around the valley is easy!

  • Rental Cars: Rental cars are available directly at both Boise (BOI) and Sun Valley (SUN) airports if you plan on exploring and want maximum flexibility. Both are small airports, so book early!

  • The Local Free Bus (Mountain Rides): Sun Valley and Ketchum are served by Mountain Rides, a 100% free bus system that runs frequently between all major hotels, downtown Ketchum, Sun Valley Resort, and even the Sun Valley airport. If you plan to stay at an Airbnb/VRBO outside of town, check the bus map to determine bus routes!

  • Taxis & Rideshares: Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are not available in the area. A few local taxi companies operate in town, but must be booked in advance if needed. We recommend a rental car, biking, the local bus route, or walking to get around!