Getting Here. 

Simply and easy. That's what it's like to get to Schweitzer.

Schweitzer is a convenient drive away from Spokane International Airport, as well as many cities in the Inland Northwest and surrounding area. 

Schweitzer is located at:
10,000 Schweitzer Mountain Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
  


By Car:

From the South

Take Hwy 95 North in Coeur d'Alene (Exit #12 off of I-90)
Go north for 35 miles toward Sandpoint
Cross the Long Bridge, over Lake Pend Oreille 
Turn left on Schweitzer Cutoff Road (few miles North of  Sandpoint)
Turn right at the "T" intersection near the Bonner County Fairgrounds
Turn left at the "Welcome to Schweitzer" Sign
Follow the road up the mountain for 9 miles
Stay in the center lane for parking

From the North

Take Hwy 95 South from Bonners Ferry
Turn right onto Bronx Road (before you reach Ponderary)
Turn left onto North Boyer 
Turn right at the "Welcome to Schweitzer" Sign
Follow the road up the mountain for 9 miles
Stay in the center lane and pull right in for parking


Approximate Travel Times:

  • From Coeur d'Alene (45 minutes)
  • From Spokane (1.5 hours)
  • From Missoula (3.5 hours)
  • From Tri-Cities (3 .5 hours)
  • From Seattle (6 hours)
  • From Bozeman (6.5 hours)
  • From Portland (8 hours)
  • From Boise (9 hours)
  • From Cranbrook (3 hours)
  • From Nelson (3 hours)
  • From Calgary (6 hours)

Crossing the Border

Schweitzer's a quick trip south of the border from Canada. Only 3 hours from Cranbrook and 2 border crossings to choose from make it an easy "international" adventure.

From Eastport

Start out going South on US-95 toward Government Way. Turn right on US-2/US-95/ID-200. Turn right onto Schweitzer Cut-Off Road. At the "T" go right on North Boyer and drive about one-half mile until reaching the Schweitzer sign. Go left and travel 9 miles uphill to Schweitzer.

From Porthill

Start out going Southwest on Porthill Loop toward ID-1. Turn left onto ID-1. Turn slight right onto US-95. Turn right on US-2/US-95/ID-200. Turn right onto Schweitzer Cut-Off Road. At the "T" go right on North Boyer and drive about one-half mile until reaching the Schweitzer sign. Go left and travel 9 miles uphill to Schweitzer.


By Air

Flying into Spokane International Airport is convenient and quick. The airport is serviced by most major carriers, including United, Delta, Southwest, Alaska, and American Airlines.

map of direct flights from spokane airport  

Schweitzer recommends Alaska Airlines - offering non-stop flights into Spokane from Portland and Seattle and connections from over 90 destinations coast to coast, including Hawaii, Mexico and Canada. For additional information and flight reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com or call Alaska Air at 1-800-547-9308. 

Ground Transportation from the Airport to Schweitzer: 

  • Omni Bus - 208.667.6664
  • Payless Airport Shuttle - 208.762.7433 or 888.870.7433
  • A Little Class Limousine Service - 509.535.5524
  • For more details, visit the Spokane International Airport

Car Rentals:

Available at the Spokane International Airport - or call Dollar Rent-a-Car at 509.747.2191
Available in Sandpoint at Taylor-Parker Motors 208.263.2138

Charter Air Service to Sandpoint Airport:

Air Idaho Charters -
www.airidahocharters.com
208-255-9560
Fax:  208-361-6796


By Train

Amtrak
From Chicago and St. Paul/Minneapolis train arrives in Sandpoint at 11:49pm
From Seattle and Portland train arrives in Sandpoint at 2:30am


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