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 4m and costs $190 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Boise?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Boise. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at 3988 W Chinden - Boise via Santa Barbara, Bonneville Transit Center Bay 4 and Las Vegas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 53m.

How far is it from Salinas to Boise?

The distance between Salinas and Boise is 597 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 train and bus and taxi which takes 24h 12m and costs $300 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Bus or fly from Salinas to Boise?

The best way to get from Salinas to Boise is to bus which takes 33h 53m and costs $320 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $900 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Salinas to Boise bus arrive?

Salinas to Boise bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

What is the time difference between Salinas and Boise?

Boise is 1h ahead of Salinas. It is currently 12:41 PM in Salinas and 1:41 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 326+ hotels available in Boise.

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

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

Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SJC - BOI
5h 4m
$193–1,009
Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest
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 19m
$132–700
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Salinas to Chemulttrain
2. Take the bus from Chemult Post Office to Hawthorne Station Transferbus
3. Take the bus from Hawthorne Station, Bend, OR to Ontario, ORbus
4. Take the taxi from Ontario, OR to Boisetaxi
24h 12m
$303–554
Bus
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
$324–503
Drive 724 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Boisecar 724 mi
12h 11m
$133–191
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane MRY - BOI
7h 22m
$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
$158–854
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
33h 5m
$294–604

Salinas to Boise by bus

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33h 53mAverage Duration

$324Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.4 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to 3988 W Chinden - Boise via Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, Bonneville Transit Center Bay 4, SB H after Owens, and Las Vegas in around 33h 53m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Boise Airport (BOI) every 4 hours.

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