Seattle to Boise by train
Boise lies 651 km (405 mi) south-east of Seattle, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 49 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 794 km (494 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Seattle | Boise | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 780,995 | 235,684 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 834 m (2,736 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Boise) |
| Stations on record | King Street Station, Union Station | Boise Union Pacific Depot |
| Postal codes | 98101–98199 | 83701–83799 |
Clocks in Boise are 1 h ahead of Seattle right now, so a 8 h 49 min journey lands 9 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Boise from Seattle?
651 km (405 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Seattle; by road roughly 794 km (494 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Boise by train?
About 8 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle and Boise?
Boise is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Boise against America/Los_Angeles).
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.