The cheapest and fastest trains from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT
Cheapest price
$322
Average price
$322
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 $322 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $322.
Of the 1 trains that leave Berkeley, CA for Salt Lake City, UT on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 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 Wed, May 27 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.
8:25 AM18h30Berkeley, CA2:55 AMSalt Lake City, UT$3221One-way0 transfers
8:25 AM18h30Berkeley, CA2:55 AMSalt Lake City, UT$3221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight 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 bus with prices starting from $114. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $114, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 589 miles (948 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$162 Average price | $328 Average price | $160 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 14m Average total duration 16h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 0m Average total duration 16h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT costing on average $162 (€131).
A bus is $168 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to Salt Lake City, UT costing on average $328 (€264).
Other travel options to Salt Lake City, UT take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 30m.
Train takes on average 16h 44m.
Tickets start at around $162 (€131) compared to roughly $150 (€121) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.36 (€-9.97). The journey takes 16h 44m versus 10h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:52 PM Berkeley, CA | 18h03 | 8:55 AM Salt Lake City, UT | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 $102 (€83) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 23:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 589 miles (948 km) distance in 17h 53m.
Distance 589 miles (948 km) |
Average train duration 16h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€83) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 17h 53m |
First train 11:40 PM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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 $102 (€83). 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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