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

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Boise is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Boise is to tram and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $110 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Boise?

No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Boise. However, there are services departing from Seattle Greyhound and arriving at S 9th St & W Grove St via Spokane International Airport and Boise Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.

How far is it from Seattle to Boise?

The distance between Seattle and Boise is 421 miles. The road distance is 493.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Seattle to Boise without a car is to bus via Spokane Airport (GEG) which takes 17h 11m and costs $230 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Seattle to Boise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Boise bus from?

Seattle to Boise bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle Greyhound station.

Bus or fly from Seattle to Boise?

The best way to get from Seattle to Boise is to bus via Spokane Airport (GEG) which takes 17h 11m and costs $230 - $290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $850 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Seattle to Boise bus arrive?

Seattle to Boise bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane Airport Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Boise?

Boise is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 12:29 AM in Seattle and 1:29 AM in Boise.

Can I drive from Seattle to Boise?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Boise is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Seattle to Boise.

Where can I stay near Boise?

There are 305+ hotels available in Boise.

Seattle to Boise - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SEA - BOI
3h 31m
$117–757
Drive 490.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Seattle to Boisecar 490.8 mi
8h 11m
$90–130
Bus via Spokane Airport (GEG)
1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokane Airport Bus Stopbus Tacoma
2. Take the bus from Spokane International Airport to Boise, ID - Airportbus Spokane
17h 11m
$234–281
Fly from Paine Field County Airport
1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane PAE - BOI
5h 37m
$138–827
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Boise, ID - Airportbus Spokane
19h 58m
$125–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokane Stationbus FlixBus 2124
2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Boise, ID - Airportbus Spokane
21h 28m
$109–229

Seattle to Boise by bus

5Weekly Buses

17h 11mAverage Duration

$234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to S 9th St & W Grove St via Spokane Airport Bus Stop, Spokane International Airport, Boise, ID - Airport, and Boise Airport in around 17h 11m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Boise Airport (BOI) 3 times a day.

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