The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT
Cheapest price
$476
Average price
$476
Fastest journey
17 h 30 m
Average duration
17 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT will cost around $476 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $476.
Of the 1 trains that leave San Francisco, CA for Salt Lake City, UT on Fri, Feb 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 27 the direct trains cover the 964 km distance in an average of 17 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 h 30 m .
On Fri, Feb 27 the slowest trains will take 17 h 30 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.
6 California Zephyr
6 California ZephyrTravel Information
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 $90. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
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$253 Average price | $302 Average price | $177 Average price Cheapest |
17h 15m Average total duration 16h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 15m Average total duration 16h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT train times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT trains for today, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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6 California Zephyr | 4:25 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 17h30 | 9:55 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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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 16h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€65) if you book in advance.
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 16h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€65) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 17h 30m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Greyhound from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT trainsAmtrak, Greyhound trains will get you between San Francisco, CA and Salt Lake City, UT from $82 (€65). 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
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