How much does a cheap train ticket from San Diego to Salt Lake City cost?

The average train ticket price from San Diego to Salt Lake City is US$180. The best way to find cheap train tickets from San Diego to Salt Lake City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from San Diego to Salt Lake City?

A train trip between San Diego and Salt Lake City is around 1d 9h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 9h. This is the time it takes to travel the 627 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between San Diego and Salt Lake City?

The number of trains from San Diego to Salt Lake City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Diego to Salt Lake City by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from San Diego to Salt Lake City?

When taking the train from San Diego to Salt Lake City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train San Diego to Salt Lake City from US$145 | Refundable Tickets

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Salt Lake City

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$95 - US$200	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$162 - US$330	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Salt Lake City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just US$162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 9hAverage duration

US$162Cheapest ticket

92kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Diego, CA, US to Salt Lake City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$180

Average train trip duration1d 9h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure16:01

Distance627 miles

Latest train departure16:10

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,345 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5345 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$162

US train companies: Amtrak, Brightline

San Diego to Salt Lake City Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Salt Lake City

How much does a cheap train ticket from San Diego to Salt Lake City cost?
The average train ticket price from San Diego to Salt Lake City is US$180. The best way to find cheap train tickets from San Diego to Salt Lake City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from San Diego to Salt Lake City?
A train trip between San Diego and Salt Lake City is around 1d 9h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 9h. This is the time it takes to travel the 627 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between San Diego and Salt Lake City?
The number of trains from San Diego to Salt Lake City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Diego to Salt Lake City by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from San Diego to Salt Lake City?
When taking the train from San Diego to Salt Lake City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Salt Lake City you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Diego and Salt Lake City, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from San Diego to Salt Lake City.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.

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