What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Boise?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Boise is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Boise?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Boise is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $290 - $430.

How far is it from Oakland to Boise?

The distance between Oakland and Boise is 556 miles. The road distance is 636 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Boise without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Boise without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 21h 19m and costs $300 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Boise?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Oakland to Boise, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Oakland and Boise?

Boise is 1h ahead of Oakland. It is currently 5:18 AM in Oakland and 6:18 AM in Boise.

Can I drive from Oakland to Boise?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Boise is 636 miles. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Oakland to Boise.

Where can I stay near Boise?

There are 350+ hotels available in Boise.

Oakland to Boise - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, car, and BART

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There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Boise by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, subway, or shuttle

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Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SFO - BOI
3h 42m
$272–314
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SJC - BOI
4h 21m
$56–293
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Oakland to Chemulttrain
2. Take the bus from Chemult Post Office to Hawthorne Main Transfer Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hawthorne Station, Bend, OR to Ontario, ORbus
4. Take the taxi from Ontario, OR to Boisetaxi
21h 19m
$304–543
Drive 632.3 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Boisecar 632.3 mi
10h 36m
$116–167
Fly from Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane OAK - BOI
3h 4m
$296–427
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SMF - BOI
5h 36m
$158–470
Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane STS - BOI
5h 44m
$141–672
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Salt Lake Citytrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus Las Vegas
29h 25m
$302–599

Oakland to Boise by train and bus

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29h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 552.6 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boise Airport (BOI) every 4 hours.

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