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The cheapest and fastest trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$358

Average price

$358

Fastest journey

22 h 5 m

Average duration

22 h 5 m

Trains per day

Distance

816 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA 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 Fresno, CA will cost around $358 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $358.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA without transferring at least once.

11:40PM22h05

Salt Lake City, UT

09:45PMFresno, CA

$3581One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €141. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €141, and a train costs an average of €257.

Distance: 506 miles (815 km)

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Most popular Train	Flight
€257 Average price	€141 Average price Cheapest
21h 4m Average total duration 20h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA

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Trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 20h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $318 (€257) but you can travel from only $174 (€141) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $174 (€141)

Distance

506 miles (815 km)

Average train duration

20h 34m

Cheapest ticket price

$318 (€257)

Trains per day

Fastest train

22h 5m

First train

23:40

Last train

23:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $174 (€141)

Train providers: Amtrak from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA trains

You can travel by train between Salt Lake City, UT and Fresno, CA with Amtrak for as low as $131 (€106). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Train information from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 23 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $131
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA can start from as little as $140 (€113) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA is $140 (€113); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA is 23 h 5 min to travel the 505 mile (815 km) long route, with around there is 1 train per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA leaves at 6: 12 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA leaves at 11: 40 PM.

There is 1 train a day from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 40 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Salt Lake City, UT to Fresno, CA including taking a train, bus or flight.