What is the cheapest way to get from Boise to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Boise to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boise to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Boise to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $70 - $370.

How far is it from Boise to Palo Alto?

The distance between Boise and Palo Alto is 547 miles. The road distance is 667.1 miles.

How do I travel from Boise to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Boise to Palo Alto without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 24h 2m and costs $340 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Boise to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Boise to Palo Alto, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Boise and Palo Alto?

Palo Alto is 1h behind Boise. It is currently 4:40 PM in Boise and 3:40 PM in Palo Alto.

Can I drive from Boise to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Boise to Palo Alto is 667 miles. It takes approximately 11h 20m to drive from Boise to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 499+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Boise to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Boise to Palo Alto by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
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1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BOI - SJC
3h 59m
$73–370
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Boise to Ontario, ORtaxi
2. Take the bus from Ontario, OR to Hawthorne Station, Bend, ORbus
3. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Chemult Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chemult to San Josetrain
24h 2m
$343–634
Drive 663.2 mi
1. Drive from Boise to Palo Altocar 663.2 mi
11h 20m
$121–175
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BOI - SFO
4h 5m
$274–319
Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BOI - OAK
2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
5h 37m
$84–405

Boise Airport (BOI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 543.9 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours.

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