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
5h 16m$131–751Drive 420.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boise to Renocar 420.6 mi
6h 58m$77–111Bus, 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$117–174Bus
- Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake Citybus Boise
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S / ...
21h 25m$134–235Bus, train via Pocatello
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus
- Take the bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Downtown Salt Lakebus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain
20h 57m$126–236
Boise to Reno by bus and train
Questions & Answers
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 5h 16m and costs $130 - $750.
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 Dixie Dr @ 6345 S, West Valley Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
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 which takes 20h 25m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 5h 16m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 21h 25m.
Boise to Reno bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City station.
Reno is 1h behind Boise. It is currently 3:48 AM in Boise and 2:48 AM in Reno.
What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., 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 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City, Dixie Dr @ 6345 S, West Valley Central Station, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 21h 25m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Phone
- +1 801-743-3882
- rideuta@rideuta.com
- Website
- rideuta.com
Train from Roy Station to Salt Lake Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UT
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Pocatello, ID - Red Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Downtown Salt Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
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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