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Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €73.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€115 Average price | €227 Average price | €110 Average price Cheapest |
17h 58m Average total duration 17h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 12m Average total duration 17h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book San Francisco to Salt Lake City trains with Omio?
Amtrak operates all train services from San Francisco to Salt Lake City. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Amtrak?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Amtrak with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from San Francisco to Salt Lake City.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Amtrak tickets can only be bought on Omio or Amtrak's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Amtrak tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from San Francisco to Salt Lake City.
Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT
Trains from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT run on average 1 times per day, taking around 17h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $59 (€47) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 599 miles (964 km) distance in 17h 30m.
Distance 599 miles (964 km) |
Average train duration 17h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 17h 30m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Francisco, CA and Salt Lake City, UT from $59 (€47). 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 San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City, UT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT
- 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
Most popular train connections from San Francisco, CA
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