What is the cheapest way to get from Boise to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Boise to San Rafael is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boise to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Boise to San Rafael is to fly and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $130 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Boise and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Boise to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from 3988 W Chinden - Boise and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Las Vegas, Main / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 16m.

How far is it from Boise to San Rafael?

The distance between Boise and San Rafael is 561 miles. The road distance is 638.1 miles.

How do I travel from Boise to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Boise to San Rafael without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 14m and costs $150 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Boise to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Boise to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boise to San Rafael bus from?

Boise to San Rafael bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from 3988 W Chinden - Boise station.

Where does the Boise to San Rafael bus arrive?

Boise to San Rafael bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Las Vegas station.

What is the time difference between Boise and San Rafael?

San Rafael is 1h behind Boise. It is currently 4:50 PM in Boise and 3:50 PM in San Rafael.

Can I drive from Boise to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Boise to San Rafael is 638 miles. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Boise to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 429+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Boise to San Rafael - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BOI - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
4h 54m
$81–411
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus
2. Take the train from Ogden Central Station to Salt Lake Central Stationtrain 750
3. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Richmondtrain
29h 14m
$153–610
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Las Vegasbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
31h 16m
$239–431
Drive 634.4 mi
1. Drive from Boise to San Rafaelcar 634.4 mi
10h 39m
$116–168
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BOI - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
4h 43m
$132–756
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BOI - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
6h 24m
$146–823
Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BOI - STS
2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus
7h 55m
$122–656
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BOI - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
6h 56m
$154–795

Boise to San Rafael by bus, train, and subway

2Weekly Services

29h 14mAverage Duration

$153Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Boise to San Rafael.

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Distance: 557.4 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Las Vegas, Downtown Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 31h 16m.

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