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 6m.

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 20m and costs $130 - $650.

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 627 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 $250 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 $250 - $360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 8h 19m.

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 2:40 PM in Salinas and 3:40 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 6m to drive from Salinas to Boise.

Where can I stay near Boise?

There are 314+ hotels available in Boise.

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

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

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

Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boise Airport (BOI)SFO - BOI
5h 21m
$103–513
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Boise Airport (BOI)MRY - BOI
8h 19m
$101–607
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Colton
3. Take the bus from Valley Blvd - Bloomington to Las Vegas
4. Take the bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boise
32h 30m
$254–352
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryville
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Salt Lake City
3. Take the bus from 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City to 3988 W Chinden - Boise
32h 37m
$212–347
Drive 724 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Boise724 mi
12h 6m
$133–191
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal A
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Boise Airport (BOI)SJC - BOI
5h 20m
$136–612
Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Boise Airport (BOI)OAK - BOI
6h
$268–401
Bus via Santa Barbara
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boise
33h 53m

Salinas to Boise by bus and foot

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32h 30mAverage Duration

$254Cheapest Price

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Distance: 623.8 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Boise Airport (BOI) every 3 hours.

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