Boise to San Francisco by bus
San Francisco lies 834 km (518 mi) south-west of Boise, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 13 min including stops, over roughly 1,017 km (632 mi) of road.
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| Boise | San Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 235,684 | 827,526 |
| Elevation | 834 m (2,736 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Boise) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 83701–83799 | 94102–94188 |
Clocks in San Francisco are 1 h behind Boise right now, so a 15 h 13 min journey lands only 14 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Boise to San Francisco
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Staying in San Francisco
Our booking partner lists 412 places to stay in San Francisco. Of the 351 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (120), and 12 are five-star. Across 260 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 374,148 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Francisco from Boise?
834 km (518 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Boise; by road roughly 1,017 km (632 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boise to San Francisco by bus?
About 15 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boise and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Boise).
Where can I stay in San Francisco?
Our booking partner lists 412 places to stay in San Francisco, 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.