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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

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.

5 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

6 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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Train	Most popular Flight
€433 Average price	€64 Average price Cheapest
50h 25m Average total duration 49h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest	2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

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

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 8

Last updated at 8:45 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
5 California Zephyr · 718 San Joaquins · 5818 AMTRAK	5:40 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT	27h35	9:15 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	2 transfers
6 California Zephyr · 3 Southwest Chief	9:20 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT	77h37	2:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	1 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

Fastest train

78h 22m

First train

01:00

Last train

23:40

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

FAQs: Trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA can start from as little as $330 (€264) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA is $951 (€762); 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 Los Angeles, CA is 77 h 37 min to travel the 578 mile (932 km) long journey, with around there are 3 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA leaves at 12: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

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

There are 3 trains a day from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Salt Lake City, UT and Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salt Lake City, UT and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train or flight.