Weekday Route 66 buses hit Spokane Airport only a few times
Spokane Transit Route 66 runs between Spokane Transit Center downtown and Spokane International Airport (GEG), but only on weekdays with limited trips. The bus stops on W Airport Dr near the terminal complex for Concourses A, B, and C, so you’ll walk a few minutes outside rather than stepping out directly into the check-in hall. This is a standard city bus, not an airport shuttle, and it mainly serves workers and students riding the West Plains corridor.
Fares match regular Spokane Transit pricing, so you’re paying local rates instead of an airport premium. A single adult ride typically costs just a few dollars and uses the same passes and payment options as any STA route. Route 66 connects the airport to key hubs like downtown Spokane, where you can transfer to other STA lines serving Gonzaga University, the University District, and North Spokane. The catch is timing: trips are scheduled around commuter peaks, not flight banks.
Service runs only Monday through Friday, with no weekend or late-night trips on Route 66. That means an 06:00 departure or 22:30 arrival at GEG probably won’t match the bus timetable. You’ll want to check the exact Route 66 schedule for your flight day and match it to your departure or arrival time with at least a one-bus buffer. If the last inbound bus from downtown reaches the airport around the late afternoon peak, aim one trip earlier to avoid cutting it close at the security lines in Concourses A, B, and C.
Step-by-step from Spokane Airport to downtown on Route 66:
- 1. Land at GEG and follow signs toward Ground Transportation on the arrivals level serving Concourses A, B, and C.
- 2. Exit the terminal and walk to the STA bus stop on W Airport Dr; give yourself 10 minutes since weather and crosswalks can slow you down.
- 3. Check the posted Route 66 timetable or use Spokane Transit’s trip planner for the next weekday departure.
- 4. Pay the standard STA fare when you board Route 66 using cash or an approved pass.
- 5. Ride Route 66 to Spokane Transit Center downtown, then transfer to another STA route or walk from the center to your hotel or final address.
One practical tip: print or screenshot the specific Route 66 trip times for your flight day; service is sparse enough that missing one can add an hour or push you into a taxi or rideshare anyway.