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

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$127

Average price

$127

Fastest journey

16 h 25 m

Average duration

16 h 25 m

Trains per day

Distance

856 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Salt Lake City, UT for Sacramento, CA on Sun, Jul 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 20 the direct trains cover the 856 km distance in an average of 16 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 25 m .

On Sun, Jul 20 the slowest trains will take 16 h 25 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.

5 California Zephyr

11:40PM16h25

Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT

03:05PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA

$1271One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €164. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €164, and a flight costs an average of €281.

Distance: 531 miles (856 km)

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Most popular Train	Flight
€164 Average price Cheapest	€281 Average price
16h 47m Average total duration 16h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 20

Last updated at 5:16 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
5 California Zephyr	5:40 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT	16h25	10:05 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

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

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Trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 16h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $203 (€164) if you book in advance.

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

Distance

531 miles (856 km)

Average train duration

16h 17m

Cheapest ticket price

$203 (€164)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

15h 25m

First train

00:40

Last train

23:40

Price information

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

For as little as $284 (€229) you can travel by train from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA with Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

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.

Amtrak from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA train information:

Average Duration: 14 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: $284
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

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

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

Cheap train tickets from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA can start from as little as $69 (€56) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA is $125 (€101); 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 Sacramento, CA is 16 h 25 min to travel the 531 mile (856 km) long journey, 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 Sacramento, CA leaves at 10: 23 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

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

Yes, it is possible to travel from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA without having to change trains with Amtrak. There is 1 direct train from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between Salt Lake City, UT and Sacramento, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

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 Sacramento, CA is September.

You have options as you can travel to Sacramento, CA from Salt Lake City, UT 2 different ways: train or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA

Salt Lake City

Sacramento

The major train station for departures in Salt Lake City is Salt Lake Central Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salt Lake Central Station for your trip from Salt Lake City to Sacramento.

Salt Lake Central Station Lockers