The cheapest and fastest trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Truckee, CA
Cheapest price
$177
Average price
$177
Fastest journey
11 h 53 m
Average duration
11 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
723 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to Truckee, 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 Truckee, CA will cost around $177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $177.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salt Lake City, UT for Truckee, 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 723 km distance in an average of 11 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 53 m .
On Tue, Mar 24 the slowest trains will take 11 h 53 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, bus, and flight for Salt Lake City, UT to Truckee, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake City, UT to Truckee, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $101. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $101, and a flight costs an average of $286.
Distance: 449 miles (723 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$162 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $374 Average price |
12h 5m Average total duration 11h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 55m Average total duration 16h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration Fastest 6h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Salt Lake City, UT to Truckee, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Salt Lake City, UT to Truckee, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:40 PM Salt Lake City, UT | 10h53 | 10:33 AM Truckee, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
![]() | 6:40 AM Salt Lake City, UT | 11h53 | 6:33 PM Truckee, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salt Lake City, UT to Truckee, CA
Trains from Salt Lake City, UT to Truckee, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $147 (€119) but you can travel from only $101 (€82) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 14:01, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 449 miles (723 km) distance in 11h 53m.
Distance 449 miles (723 km) |
Average train duration 11h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $147 (€119) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 11h 53m |
First train 14:01 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Salt Lake City, UT to Truckee, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Salt Lake City, UT and Truckee, CA from $101 (€82). 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 Truckee, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salt Lake City, UT to Truckee, 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 Truckee, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salt Lake City, UT to Truckee, 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
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