- Must visit
Dallas Museum of Art
One of the largest art museums in the US, known for global collections, major exhibitions, and strong free general admission.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€434
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€445
Fastest journey on Aug 29
2 d 7 h 48 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
2 d 9 h 26 m
Trains on Aug 29
2
Distance
1606 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to Dallas, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to Dallas, TX will cost around €445 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €434.
It's difficult to get from Salt Lake City, UT to Dallas, TX without transferring at least 2 times.
6 California Zephyr · 3 Southwest Chief · 8903 AMTRAK · 821 Heartland Flyer
6 California Zephyr · 5521 AMTRAK · 21 Texas Eagle
6 California Zephyr · 5521 AMTRAK · 21 Texas Eagle
6 California Zephyr · 3 Southwest Chief · 8903 AMTRAK · 821 Heartland FlyerOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake City, UT to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €127, while a train costs an average of €477.
Distance: 997 miles (1606 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€477 Average price | €127 Average price Cheapest | €132 Average price | €202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52h 35m Average total duration 52h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 20m Average total duration 30h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Salt Lake City, UT to Dallas, TX:
A bus is €6 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salt Lake City, UT to Dallas, TX costing on average €132.
A bus is €351 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salt Lake City, UT to Dallas, TX costing on average €477.
Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 50m.
Train takes on average 52h 5m.
Tickets start at around €477 compared to roughly €202 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-275.14. The journey takes 52h 5m versus 19h 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.
The table below shows live departures for Salt Lake City, UT to Dallas, TX trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 California Zephyr · 5521 AMTRAK · 21 Texas Eagle | 3:20 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT | 55h48 | 12:08 PM Union Station, Dallas, TX | 2 transfers | |
6 California Zephyr · 3 Southwest Chief · 8903 AMTRAK · 821 Heartland Flyer | 3:20 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT | 59h03 | 3:23 PM Union Station, Dallas, TX | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Dallas, TX run on average 2 times per day, taking around 52h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €204 but you can travel from only €55 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 15:43. The fastest train covers the 997 miles (1606 km) distance in 55h 48m.
Distance 997 miles (1606 km) |
Average train duration 52h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €204 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 55h 48m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 3:43 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Most Salt Lake City, UT to Dallas, TX trains use the Salt Lake Central Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Salt Lake City, UT and Dallas, TX train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salt Lake Central Station is 1 km from Salt Lake City city centre. Public transport options include:
Salt Lake Central Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Gateway, Red Iguana
Ticket office support is available at Salt Lake Central Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salt Lake Central Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salt Lake Central Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salt Lake Central Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salt Lake Central Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown, Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union Station Wolfgang Puck, The French Room
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Regency Dallas, Omni Dallas Hotel, The Adolphus, Autograph Collection.
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