The cheapest and fastest trains from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$124
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$151
Fastest journey on Sep 20
15 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
15 h 32 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
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 $151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $124.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 855 km distance in an average of 15 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 32 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 15 h 32 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.
6:23 PM15h32Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA9:55 AMSalt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT$1241One-way0 transfers
5:23 PM15h32Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA8:55 AMSalt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT$1791One-way0 transfers
6:23 PM15h32Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA9:55 AMSalt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT$1241One-way0 transfers
5:23 PM15h32Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA8:55 AMSalt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT$1791One-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 flight 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 an average ticket price of $173 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $173, while a flight costs an average of $749.
Distance: 531 miles (855 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$217 Average price | $749 Average price | $173 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 3m Average total duration 15h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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 $44 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 $217.
A bus is $575 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 $749.
Other travel options to Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
Train takes on average 15h 33m.
Tickets start at around $217 compared to roughly $133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-84.09. The journey takes 15h 33m 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, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:23 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 15h32 | 8:55 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 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $101 but you can travel from only $95 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 17:23, the last at 17:23. The fastest train covers the 531 miles (855 km) distance in 15h 32m.
Distance 531 miles (855 km) |
Average train duration 15h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 15h 32m |
First train 5:23 PM |
Last train 5:23 PM |
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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 $95. 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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