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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Idaho Falls to Boise. Traveling by bus from Idaho Falls to Boise usually takes around 6 hours, but the fastest Salt Lake Express bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 209 mi (337 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $82.55 |
| Most frequent service | Salt Lake Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Idaho Falls to Boise?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Idaho Falls to Boise. Salt Lake Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Express | 3 | 6h 0m | $83.37 |
Book Salt Lake Express from Idaho Falls to Boise from $83. There are 3 trips per day offered by Salt Lake Express from Idaho Falls to Boise and you can expect on average to pay for a Salt Lake Express ticket to Boise. In Idaho Falls, Salt Lake Express departs to Boise from Salt Lake Express Term . In Boise, Salt Lake Express arrives at 3353 Federal Way and one other station.
An average trip on Salt Lake Express from Idaho Falls to Boise takes 6 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Salt Lake Express trip will get you to Boise in 5 hours and 5 minutes .
On weekends, Salt Lake Express offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Boise.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours to cover the 209 miles from Idaho Falls to Boise. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Idaho Falls to Boise for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Idaho Falls to Boise, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Idaho Falls?
Main departure station: Salt Lake Express Term
Most buses depart from the main station in Idaho Falls.
All bus stations in Idaho Falls:
Salt Lake Express Term
Where does the bus arrive in Boise?
Main arrival station: Boise Airport
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Boise.
All bus stations in Boise:
Boise Airport
3353 Federal Way
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