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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Boise by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane plane SEA - BOI
    3h 17m
    $244–354

  2. Drive  488.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Boisecar car 488.7 mi
    8h 15m
    $90–129

  3. Bus via Ellensburg

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Ellensburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks to Moscow, ID - U of Ibus bus
    3. Take the bus from U of I, Moscow, ID to Boise, ID - Airportbus bus
    16h 41m
    $180–283

  4. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane plane PAE - BOI
    5h 38m
    $209–729

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus bus Nwl 739 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Boisebus bus Nwl 730
    17h 11m
    $234–281

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Boise, ID - Airportbus bus Spokane / ...
    18h 58m
    $152–350

Seattle to Boise by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Boise, ID, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Boise Airport (BOI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle to S 9th St & W Grove St via Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks, U of I, Moscow, ID, Boise, ID - Airport, and Boise Airport in around 16h 41m.

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