The cheapest and fastest trains from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT
Cheapest price
$225
Average price
$225
Fastest journey
18 h 30 m
Average duration
18 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
948 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT will cost around $225 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $225.
Of the 1 trains that leave Berkeley, CA for Salt Lake City, UT on Sat, Jan 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 10 the direct trains cover the 948 km distance in an average of 18 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jan 10 the slowest trains will take 18 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train for Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €60, and a train costs an average of €74.
Distance: 589 miles (948 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€74 Average price | €69 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest |
17h 14m Average total duration 16h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 30m Average total duration 16h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT train times
The table below shows live departures for Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT trains for today, Friday, January 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:25 AM Berkeley, CA | 18h30 | 2:55 AM Salt Lake City, UT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT
Trains from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT run on average 1 times per day, taking around 16h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $92 (€74) but you can travel from only $74 (€60) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 14:39, the last at 14:39. The fastest train covers the 589 miles (948 km) distance in 18h 16m.
Distance 589 miles (948 km) |
Average train duration 16h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $92 (€74) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 18h 16m |
First train 14:39 |
Last train 14:39 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Berkeley, CA and Salt Lake City, UT from $74 (€60). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salt Lake City, UT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Gateway
- Red Iguana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown
- Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for Amtrak and FrontRunner trains
- Hall 2: TRAX light rail connections
- Light Rail: TRAX Blue Line, TRAX Green Line
- Bus: Several UTA bus lines available
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