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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Boise is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 20h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Boise is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $380 - $2,000.

How far is it from Iowa to Boise?

The distance between Iowa and Boise is 1173 miles. The road distance is 1354.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Boise without a car is to bus which takes 41h 41m and costs $310 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Iowa to Boise, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Boise?

The best way to get from Iowa to Boise is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $380 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $550 and takes 41h 41m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Boise?

Boise is 1h behind Iowa. It is currently 2:36 PM in Iowa and 1:36 PM in Boise.

Can I drive from Iowa to Boise?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Boise is 1354 miles. It takes approximately 20h 50m to drive from Iowa to Boise.

Where can I stay near Boise?

There are 326+ hotels available in Boise.

Iowa to Boise - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Boise by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane DSM - BOI
5h 13m
$389–1,922
Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
cheapest
1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SUX - BOI
5h 40m
$222–1,126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cedar Citybus
3. Take the bus from Cedar City, UT to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus
41h 41m
$315–543
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain
3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Boise, ID - Airportbus
47h 43m
$438–1,081
Drive 1,346.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Boisecar 1,346.2 mi
20h 50m
$246–355
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane OMA - BOI
7h 38m
$334–1,704

Des Moines (DSM) to Boise Airport (BOI) flights

62Weekly Planes

6h 29mAverage Duration

$378Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,166.3 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Boise, ID, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boise Airport (BOI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Main Street Station - Upper Deck via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Cedar City, Cedar City, UT, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, and W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC in around 41h 41m.

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