How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF74, and a flight costs an average of CHF81.

Distance: 579 miles (933 km)

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CHF207

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CHF192

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CHF127

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CHF116

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5h 37m

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28h 10m

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27h 40m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT is a bus with an average price of CHF127.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT:

A bus is CHF65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT costing on average CHF192.

A bus is CHF80 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT costing on average CHF207.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Salt Lake City, UT take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 0m.

Train takes on average 27h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Salt Lake City, UT including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT among Omio's users.

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from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound ·
    7:00 AM23h05
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    7:05 AMSalt Lake City, Intermodal Hub
    CHF1071One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound ·
    7:00 AM23h05
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    7:05 AMSalt Lake City, Intermodal Hub
    CHF1071One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA5307
    4:23 PM1h55
    Los Angeles International Airport
    7:18 PMSalt Lake City International Airport
    CHF2141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr
    7:13 PM30h42
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    2:55 AMSalt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT
    CHF2021One-way
    2 transfers
  • Alaska AirlinesAS770 · AS661
    6:50 PM16h24
    Los Angeles International Airport
    12:14 PMSalt Lake City International Airport
    CHF1331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Alaska AirlinesAS519 · AS3310 · AS3488
    8:33 AM9h23
    Los Angeles International Airport
    6:56 PMSalt Lake City International Airport
    CHF1421One-way
    2 transfers
  • Alaska AirlinesAS1501 · AS3490 · AS3488
    7:16 AM10h40
    Los Angeles International Airport
    6:56 PMSalt Lake City International Airport
    CHF1421One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT

Travel to Salt Lake City, UT 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 Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Salt Lake City, UT including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT is a bus with an average price of CHF127.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT:

A bus is CHF65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT costing on average CHF192.

A bus is CHF80 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT costing on average CHF207.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Salt Lake City, UT take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 0m.

Train takes on average 27h 40m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT is approximately 579 miles (933 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT is:
  • Around 101 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Salt Lake City, UT as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Salt Lake City International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub .
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Salt Lake City, UT by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Tufesa to go to Salt Lake City, UT by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Alaska Airlines, CitizenPlane to go to Salt Lake City, UT by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, United, skywest airlines, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Salt Lake City, UT often also extend their vacation to go to Provo, UT, Denver, CO, Las Vegas, NV, New York, NY, Ogden, UT. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salt Lake City, UT and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Salt Lake City, UT to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Three to four days is ideal for exploring Salt Lake City, UT, allowing time to visit key attractions such as Temple Square, the Natural History Museum of Utah, and nearby outdoor activities like hiking in the Wasatch Mountains.

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