Boise to Edmonton by train
Edmonton lies 1,123 km (698 mi) north of Boise, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 11 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,370 km (851 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Boise | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 235,684 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 834 m (2,736 ft) | 610 m (2,001 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Boise) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
| Stations on record | Boise Union Pacific Depot | MacEwan station, Kingsway/Royal Alex station, Clareview station |
What changes when you arrive in Edmonton
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Boise to Edmonton
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Staying in Edmonton
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton. Of the 222 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (97), and 1 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 88,853 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Edmonton
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Common questions
How far is Edmonton from Boise?
1,123 km (698 mi) in a straight line, north of Boise; by road roughly 1,370 km (851 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boise to Edmonton by train?
About 15 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boise and Edmonton?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Edmonton?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Edmonton?
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.