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Salt Lake City to Boise by bus

Boise lies 476 km (296 mi) north-west of Salt Lake City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 8 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 581 km (361 mi) of road.

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Salt Lake CityBoise
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population215,548235,684
Elevation1,311 m (4,301 ft)834 m (2,736 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Denver)UTC-6 (America/Boise)
Postal codes84101–8419983701–83799

Where to book buses from Salt Lake City to Boise

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Common questions

How far is Boise from Salt Lake City?

476 km (296 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Salt Lake City; by road roughly 581 km (361 mi).

How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Boise by bus?

About 8 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Salt Lake City and Boise?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.