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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Boise is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Boise is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $170 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Boise?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Boise. However, there are services departing from Lincoln High School - Portland and arriving at S 9th St & W Grove St via U of I, Moscow, ID and Boise Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.

How far is it from Portland to Boise?

The distance between Portland and Boise is 362 miles. The road distance is 432.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Boise without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 11h 39m and costs $190 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Portland to Boise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Boise bus from?

Portland to Boise bus services, operated by Starline Collection, depart from Lincoln High School - Portland station.

Bus or fly from Portland to Boise?

The best way to get from Portland to Boise is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $170 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 17h 27m.

Where does the Portland to Boise bus arrive?

Portland to Boise bus services, operated by Starline Collection, arrive at U of I, Moscow, ID station.

What is the time difference between Portland and Boise?

Boise is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 8:30 AM in Portland and 9:30 AM in Boise.

Can I drive from Portland to Boise?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Boise is 433 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Portland to Boise.

Where can I stay near Boise?

There are 302+ hotels available in Boise.

Portland to Boise - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Boise by plane, train, bus, taxi, 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
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Boise Airport (BOI)PDX - BOI
2h 57m
$174–404
Drive 430 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Boise430 mi
7h
$79–114
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Portland to Salem
2. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Bend Hawthorne Station
3. Take the bus from Hawthorne Station, Bend, OR to Ontario, OR
4. Take the taxi from Ontario, OR to Boise
11h 39m
$191–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lincoln High School - Portland to U of I, Moscow, IDKennewick-Portland Route
2. Take the bus from U of I, Moscow, ID to Boise, ID - AirportSpokane
17h 27m
$160–238
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portland to SpokaneEmpire Builder
2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Boise, ID - AirportSpokane
19h 48m
$128–445

Portland to Boise by train and bus

11Weekly Services

19h 48mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 359.6 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Boise, ID, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Boise Airport (BOI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincoln High School - Portland to S 9th St & W Grove St via U of I, Moscow, ID, Boise, ID - Airport, and Boise Airport in around 17h 27m.

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