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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Boise is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Boise is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $200 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Boise?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Boise station. However, there are services departing from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 and arriving at Main Street Station - Upper Deck via Gilroy, Valley Blvd - Bloomington, Las Vegas and W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 30m.

How far is it from Salinas to Boise?

The distance between Salinas and Boise is 595 miles. The road distance is 728.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Boise without a car is to bus which takes 32h 30m and costs $260 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Salinas to Boise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Boise bus from?

Salinas to Boise bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.

Bus or fly from Salinas to Boise?

The best way to get from Salinas to Boise is to bus which takes 32h 30m and costs $260 - $360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $900 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Salinas to Boise bus arrive?

Salinas to Boise bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

What is the time difference between Salinas and Boise?

Boise is 1h ahead of Salinas. It is currently 9:55 PM in Salinas and 10:55 PM in Boise.

Can I drive from Salinas to Boise?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Boise is 728 miles. It takes approximately 12h 11m to drive from Salinas to Boise.

Where can I stay near Boise?

There are 309+ hotels available in Boise.

Salinas to Boise - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Boise by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SJC - BOI
5h 1m
$203–1,009
Drive 724 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Boisecar 724 mi
12h 11m
$133–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Coltonbus
3. Take the bus from Valley Blvd - Bloomington to Las Vegasbus
4. Take the bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus
32h 30m
$269–357
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Salt Lake Citytrain
3. Take the bus from 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus
32h 37m
$199–848
Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SFO - BOI
5h 28m
$164–761
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane MRY - BOI
7h 20m
$146–857
Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane OAK - BOI
6h
$185–861
Bus via Santa Barbara
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Las Vegasbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus
33h 53m

Salinas to Boise by bus and foot

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32h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 592 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Main Street Station - Upper Deck via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Valley Blvd - Bloomington, Las Vegas, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, and W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC in around 32h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Boise Airport (BOI) every 3 hours.

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