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Cheap train tickets from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA

Showing times and prices for Sep 13

Cheapest

$119

Average

$119

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.

Cheapest

5 California Zephyr

11:40PM16h25

Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT

03:05PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA

$1191One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 13

Amtrak

5 California Zephyr

11:40PM16h25

Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT

03:05PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA

Showing times and prices for Sep 13

Fastest Journey

16 h 25 m

Average

16 h 25 m

Trains per day

Distance

856 km

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

Fastest

5 California Zephyr

11:40PM16h25

Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT

03:05PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA

$1191One-way

0 transfers

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

Distance	531 miles (856 km)
Average train duration	15 h 43 min
Average train ticket price	$121 (€104)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
Train providers	Amtrak

Trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA cover the 531 miles (856 km) long route taking on average 15 h 43 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $65 (€56), but the average price of train tickets is $121 (€104).

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

For as little as $268 (€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 and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Salt Lake City, UT and Sacramento, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

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

Average Duration: 14 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: $268
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 $65 (€56) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA is $122 (€104); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Salt Lake City, UT and Sacramento, CA is on average 15 h 43 min for the 531 mile (856 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Sacramento, CA from Salt Lake City, UT by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA leaves at 5: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA leaves at 5: 40 AM.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

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

The cheapest month to travel from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA by train is July.

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