There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Boise by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train
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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SEA - BOI
3h 24m$244–354Drive 482.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tacoma to Boisecar 482.9 mi
8h 57m$89–128Bus
- Take the bus from Tacoma, WA - Foss High School to Moscow, ID - U of Ibus Tacoma
- Take the bus from U of I, Moscow, ID to Boise, ID - Airportbus Spokane / ...
16h 21m$161–258Bus via Spokane
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus FlixBus 2120
- Take the bus from Spokane to Boisebus Nwl 730
20h 50m$178–259Train, bus
- Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Boise, ID - Airportbus
21h$162–384
Tacoma to Boise by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Boise is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Boise is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $240 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to Boise. However, there are services departing from Tacoma, WA - Foss High School and arriving at S 9th St & W Grove St via U of I, Moscow, ID and Boise Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
The distance between Tacoma and Boise is 426 miles. The road distance is 485.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Boise without a car is to bus which takes 16h 21m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Tacoma to Boise, including transfers.
Tacoma to Boise bus services, operated by Starline Collection, depart from Tacoma, WA - Foss High School station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Boise is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $240 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 16h 21m.
Tacoma to Boise bus services, operated by Starline Collection, arrive at Moscow, ID - U of I station.
Boise is 1h ahead of Tacoma. It is currently 3:49 PM in Tacoma and 4:49 PM in Boise.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Boise, ID, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Boise Airport (BOI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tacoma, WA - Foss High School to S 9th St & W Grove St via U of I, Moscow, ID, Boise, ID - Airport, and Boise Airport in around 16h 21m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Boise Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–350
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Boise Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–350
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Boise Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–350
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 208.342-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from Tacoma, WA - Foss High School to Moscow, ID - U of I
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Boise is 486 miles. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Tacoma to Boise.
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