There are 4 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 17m$121–701Drive 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 Ogden Central Station to Salt Lake Central Stationtrain 750
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain
20h 21m$112–189Bus
- Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus
- Take the bus from Ogden, UT to Downtown Salt Lakebus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
20h 28m$140–278
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 17m and costs $120 - $700.
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 21m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Boise to Reno, including transfers.
The best way to get from Boise to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 20h 28m.
Reno is 1h behind Boise. It is currently 1:39 PM in Boise and 12:39 PM in Reno.
Yes, the driving distance between Boise to Reno is 423 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Boise to Reno.
There are 234+ hotels available in Reno.
What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, 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 Ogden, UT, Downtown Salt Lake, North Temple Station, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 20h 28m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Phone
- +1 801-743-3882
- rideuta@rideuta.com
- Website
- rideuta.com
Train from Ogden Central Station to Salt Lake Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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
- $40–90
- 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
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Ogden, UT to Downtown Salt Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.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/
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