The cheapest and fastest trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
15 h 7 m
Average duration
15 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
597 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO 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 Denver, CO will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salt Lake City, UT for Denver, CO on Tue, Nov 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 18 the direct trains cover the 597 km distance in an average of 15 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 7 m .
On Tue, Nov 18 the slowest trains will take 15 h 7 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 California Zephyr
6 California ZephyrTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 370 miles (597 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€144 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest | €114 Average price |
15h 37m Average total duration 15h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO train times
The table below shows live departures for Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6 California Zephyr | 10:20 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT | 15h07 | 1:27 AM Union Station, Denver, CO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO
Trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 12:46. The fastest train covers the 370 miles (597 km) distance in 15h 7m.
Distance 370 miles (597 km) |
Average train duration 15h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 15h 7m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 12:46 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Salt Lake City, UT and Denver, CO from $31 (€25). 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO 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 Denver, CO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Wynkoop Street.
- Snooze an A.M. Eatery
- Mercantile Dining & Provision
- Ultreia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1.00
- The Crawford Hotel
- The Oxford Hotel
- Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and RTD services
- Hall 2: dining and shopping area
- Hall 3: hotel access
- RTD Light Rail: Lines A, B, G
- Bus: Several RTD bus lines available
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