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How to get fromIowa to Boiseby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Boise by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane plane DSM - BOI
    5h 3m
    $149–622

  2. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane plane MLI - BOI
    8h 2m
    $103–483

  3. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cedar Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cedar City, UT to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus bus
    42h 11m
    $295–523

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Boise, ID - Airportbus bus
    46h 27m
    $571–1,200

  5. Drive 1,346.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Boisecar car 1,346.2 mi
    20h 49m
    $246–355

  6. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane plane SUX - BOI
    5h 24m
    $112–456

  7. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane plane OMA - BOI
    7h 16m
    $114–554

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Boise, ID - Airportbus bus
    44h 6m
    $431–691

Iowa to Boise by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration46h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$571Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,166.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Boise, ID, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boise Airport (BOI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Main Street Station - Upper Deck via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Cedar City, Cedar City, UT, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, and W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC in around 42h 11m.

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