Edmonton to Boise by train
Boise lies 1,123 km (698 mi) south of Edmonton, 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 Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,370 km (851 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Edmonton | Boise | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 235,684 |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 834 m (2,736 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-6 (America/Boise) |
| Stations on record | MacEwan station, Kingsway/Royal Alex station, Clareview station | Boise Union Pacific Depot |
What changes when you arrive in Boise
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Edmonton to Boise
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Staying in Boise
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Common questions
How far is Boise from Edmonton?
1,123 km (698 mi) in a straight line, south of Edmonton; by road roughly 1,370 km (851 mi).
How long does it take to get from Edmonton to Boise 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 Edmonton and Boise?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Boise?
The Dollar (USD).
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.