The cheapest and fastest trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Martinez, CA
Cheapest price
$678
Average price
$678
Fastest journey
17 h 34 m
Average duration
17 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
931 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to Martinez, 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 Martinez, CA will cost around $678 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $678.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salt Lake City, UT for Martinez, CA on Tue, Mar 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 24 the direct trains cover the 931 km distance in an average of 17 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 h 34 m .
On Tue, Mar 24 the slowest trains will take 17 h 34 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Salt Lake City, UT to Martinez, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake City, UT to Martinez, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $246. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $246, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 578 miles (931 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$396 Average price | $282 Average price | $246 Average price Cheapest |
17h 54m Average total duration 17h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 50m Average total duration 15h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Salt Lake City, UT to Martinez, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Salt Lake City, UT to Martinez, CA trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:40 AM Salt Lake City, UT | 17h33 | 12:13 AM Martinez, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:49 AM Salt Lake City, UT | 17h34 | 12:23 AM Martinez, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salt Lake City, UT to Martinez, CA
Trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Martinez, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 17h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $93 (€75) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:58, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 578 miles (931 km) distance in 17h 33m.
Distance 578 miles (931 km) |
Average train duration 17h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€75) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 17h 33m |
First train 07:58 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest month Jul |
Cheapest day Thu |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Best day to book ahead 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Salt Lake City, UT to Martinez, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Salt Lake City, UT and Martinez, CA from $93 (€75). 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 Martinez, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salt Lake City, UT to Martinez, CA 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 Martinez, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salt Lake City, UT to Martinez, CA
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available with carpool and vanpool lots
- Barrelista Coffee House
- Lemongrass Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Quality Inn
- Best Western John Muir Inn
- Muir Lodge Motel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, waiting area, ticket office, and platforms
- Bus: Local bus services available
- Shuttle: Shuttle to the Martinez waterfront and downtown
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