The cheapest and fastest trains from Reno, NV to Salt Lake City, UT
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
10 h 18 m
Average duration
10 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
687 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reno, NV 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 Reno, NV to Salt Lake City, UT will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 1 trains that leave Reno, NV for Salt Lake City, UT on Fri, Nov 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 687 km distance in an average of 10 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 18 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 10 h 18 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 and flight for Reno, NV to Salt Lake City, UT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reno, NV to Salt Lake City, UT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €249.
Distance: 426 miles (687 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€66 Average price Cheapest | €249 Average price |
10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reno, NV to Salt Lake City, UT train times
The table below shows live departures for Reno, NV to Salt Lake City, UT trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:37 PM Reno, NV | 10h18 | 8:55 AM Salt Lake City, UT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reno, NV to Salt Lake City, UT
Trains from Reno, NV to Salt Lake City, UT run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 426 miles (687 km) distance in 10h 18m.
Distance 426 miles (687 km) |
Average train duration 10h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 18m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Reno, NV to Salt Lake City, UT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Reno, NV and Salt Lake City, UT from $38 (€31). 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 Reno, NV to Salt Lake City, UT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reno, NV 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 Reno, NV to Salt Lake City, UT
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery
- Wild River Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Eldorado Resort Casino
- Silver Legacy Resort Casino
- Circus Circus Reno
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single main hall with an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: RTC Ride routes 1, 4, and 15
- Taxi services available
- 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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