Thanksgiving and winter-break trips from Pullman and Moscow to western Washington, the Tri-Cities and Oregon.
Northwestern Stage Lines is adding bus service for Washington State University and University of Idaho students traveling home for Thanksgiving and winter break.
Students can board in Pullman or Moscow and travel to Ellensburg, Bellevue, Seattle and Tacoma, or to Pasco, Kennewick, The Dalles and Portland.
Heading to Spokane?
Northwestern also runs regular bus service from Pullman and Moscow to Spokane. Check available trips for your travel date; the holiday departure dates below apply to the added Seattle/Tacoma and Tri-Cities/Portland service.
Holiday travel dates
| Break | Leaving school | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | Nov. 20–21, 2026 | Nov. 28–29, 2026 |
| Winter break | Dec. 18–19, 2026 | Jan. 9–10, 2027 |
Operating dates vary by destination. The student booking page shows the schedule for each school and route.
Where to board
University of Idaho · Moscow
Bruce Pitman Center
709 S Deakin Avenue
Curbside on the east side of the building.
Washington State · Pullman
Courtyard by Marriott
1295 NE North Fairway Road
In front of the hotel, by the Northwest Trailways sign.
“We’re glad to give students another way to get home for the holidays. They can catch the bus in Pullman or Moscow, and the student discount helps keep the cost down.”
Coaches include charging ports and luggage space. Riders also have access to live bus tracking and 24/7 support. Students and parents can find pickup maps, departure times and available trips on the student travel page.
About Northwestern Stage Lines
Northwestern Stage Lines provides intercity bus transportation in the Pacific Northwest and is a sister company of Salt Lake Express.
Media inquiries
Brady Price · brady.price@saltlakeexpress.com · 801-960-4920