There are 9 ways to get from California to Boise by plane, bus, 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 from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SMF - BOI
2h 59m$133–414Fly from San Diego International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SAN - BOI
3h 47m$48–266Bus via Main Street Station - Upper Deck
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Las Vegasbus San Ysidro
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus Las Vegas
21h 30m$194–249Drive 832.2 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Boisecar 832.2 mi
14h 44m$152–220Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SJC - BOI
3h 22m$52–276Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SFO - BOI
3h 46m$272–314Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane OAK - BOI
3h 4m$296–427Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane LAX - BOI
4h$209–374Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Downtownbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus Las Vegas
22h 44m$174–224
California to Boise by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Boise is to fly which costs $45 - $270 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from California to Boise is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $130 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Boise station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Los Angeles and arriving at Main Street Station - Upper Deck via Las Vegas and W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
The distance between California and Boise is 457 miles. The road distance is 837.1 miles.
The best way to get from California to Boise without a car is to bus via Main Street Station - Upper Deck which takes 21h 30m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from California to Boise, including transfers.
California to Boise bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Boise is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $130 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Main Street Station - Upper Deck, which costs $190 - $250 and takes 21h 30m.
California to Boise bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Las Vegas station.
Boise is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 3:58 PM in California and 4:58 PM in Boise.
What companies run services between California, USA and Boise, ID, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Boise Airport (BOI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Main Street Station - Upper Deck via Las Vegas, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, and W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC in around 21h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Boise Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Boise Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Boise Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Boise Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Boise Airport via Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Boise Airport via Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Boise Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Boise Airport via Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Boise Airport via Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Boise Airport via Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Boise Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–270
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $60–90
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
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