The cheapest and fastest trains from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT
Cheapest price
$129
Average price
$354
Fastest journey
15 h 32 m
Average duration
15 h 39 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
855 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, 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 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT will cost around $354 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
Of the 3 trains that leave Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA for Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 855 km distance in an average of 15 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 32 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 15 h 42 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.
6:13 PM15h42Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA9:55 AMSalt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT$1291One-way0 transfers
6:23 PM15h32Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA9:55 AMSalt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT$2261One-way0 transfers
8:13 PM15h42Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA11:55 AMSalt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT$7071One-way0 transfers
6:23 PM15h32Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA9:55 AMSalt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT$2261One-way0 transfers
6:13 PM15h42Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA9:55 AMSalt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT$1291One-way0 transfers
8:13 PM15h42Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA11:55 AMSalt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT$7071One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $216.
Distance: 531 miles (855 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$250 Average price | $153 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 51m Average total duration 15h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 35m Average total duration 13h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT:
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT costing on average $250 (€200).
A bus is $261 (€209) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT costing on average $414 (€331).
Other travel options to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 5m.
Train takes on average 15h 21m.
Tickets start at around $250 (€200) compared to roughly $135 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-114.86 (€-91.79). The journey takes 15h 21m versus 9h 4m 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
Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT train times
The table below shows live departures for Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:13 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 15h42 | 9:55 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:23 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 15h32 | 9:55 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT
Trains from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€59) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 18:13, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 531 miles (855 km) distance in 15h 32m.
Distance 531 miles (855 km) |
Average train duration 15h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€59) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 15h 32m |
First train 6:13 PM |
Last train 8:13 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Train companies: Amtrak from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA and Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT from $74 (€59). 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 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, 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 Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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