Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA train with Amtrak

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

Showing times and prices for Jul 08

Cheapest price

$264

Average price

$591

Fastest journey

1 d 3 h 35 m

Average duration

2 d 4 h 36 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

933 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA will cost around $591 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $264.

Fast trains

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

Amtrak5 California Zephyr · 718 San Joaquins · 5818 AMTRAK
11:40PM27h35
Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT
02:15AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$2641One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak6 California Zephyr · 3 Southwest Chief
03:20AM77h37
Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT
07:57AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$9191One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €64, and a train costs an average of €433.

Distance: 579 miles (932 km)

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Flight

€433

Average price

€64

Average price

Cheapest

50h 25m

Average total duration

49h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 57m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.8 - 5.6kg

CO2 emissions

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Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 8
Last updated at 8:45 PM
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amtrak5 California Zephyr · 718 San Joaquins · 5818 AMTRAK5:40 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT
27h35
9:15 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA2 transfers
amtrak6 California Zephyr · 3 Southwest Chief9:20 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT
77h37
2:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA

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Trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 49h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $541 (€433) but you can travel from only $81 (€64) 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 $81 (€64)
Distance
579 miles (932 km)
Average train duration
49h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
$541 (€433)
Trains per day
1
Fastest train
78h 22m
First train
01:00
Last train
23:40
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 $81 (€64)

Train companies: Amtrak from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA trains

You can travel by train to Los Angeles, CA from Salt Lake City, UT with Amtrak for as low as $141 (€113). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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 Los Angeles, CA with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 26 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: $141

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