There are 5 ways to get from Boise to Reno by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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 Boise Airport (BOI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BOI - RNO
4h 59m$381–421Drive 420.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boise to Renocar 420.6 mi
6h 58m$77–111Bus, train via Pocatello
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Pocatello Transitbus
- Take the bus from Pocatello to Bountifulbus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain
20h 14m$239–529Bus
- Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus
- Take the bus from Ogden Central Station to Salt Lake Central Stationbus 470
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
21h 14m$158–236Bus, train
- Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus
- Take the train from Roy Station to Salt Lake Central Stationtrain 750
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain
20h 25m$212–439
Boise to Reno by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boise to Reno is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Boise to Reno is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $380 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Boise to Reno station. However, there are services departing from 3988 W Chinden - Boise and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.
The distance between Boise and Reno is 342 miles. The road distance is 423 miles.
The best way to get from Boise to Reno without a car is to bus and train via Pocatello which takes 20h 14m and costs $230 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Boise to Reno, including transfers.
Boise to Reno bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from 3988 W Chinden - Boise station.
The best way to get from Boise to Reno is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $380 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 21h 14m.
Boise to Reno bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Ogden, UT station.
Reno is 1h behind Boise. It is currently 6:12 PM in Boise and 5:12 PM in Reno.
What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Ogden, UT, 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Central Station, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 21h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Pocatello Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Pocatello to Bountiful
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Boise to Reno is 423 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Boise to Reno.
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