There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Boise by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane BFL - BOI
5h 7m$90–389Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Las Vegasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus Las Vegas
22h 59mDrive 780 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Boisecar 780 mi
14h 18m$143–206Bus via Las Vegas
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Las Vegas Stripbus FlixBus 2038
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus Las Vegas
26h 49m$195–253
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Boise Airport (BOI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Boise is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Boise is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $85 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Boise. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at 3988 W Chinden - Boise via Bonneville Transit Center Bay 4 and Las Vegas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Boise is 598 miles. The road distance is 784.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Boise without a car is to bus which takes 22h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Bakersfield to Boise, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Boise bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Boise is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 59m.
Bakersfield to Boise bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Las Vegas station.
Boise is 1h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 7:05 PM in Bakersfield and 8:05 PM in Boise.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Boise, ID, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Boise Airport (BOI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to 3988 W Chinden - Boise via Las Vegas, Bonneville Transit Center Bay 4, SB H after Owens, and Las Vegas in around 22h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Boise Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Boise Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Boise Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $130–160
Bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $130–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Las Vegas Strip
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Boise is 785 miles. It takes approximately 14h 18m to drive from Bakersfield to Boise.
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