Trains tickets from Oakland to Salt Lake City

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SunAug 3
from $130
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Trains leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Salt Lake City
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Salt Lake City
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Salt Lake City
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Salt Lake City
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Salt Lake City
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Salt Lake City.

Bus
Average Price$80 - $332Average Duration1d 6h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$158 - $171Average Duration18h 34m
86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to Salt Lake City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 18 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
18h 34mAverage Duration
$158Cheapest ticket
86kgCO₂ emissions

Train Oakland to Salt Lake City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$162
Average train trip duration18h 34m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure6:36am
Distance589 miles (950 km)
Latest train departure8:25am

Oakland to Salt Lake City Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/28
$151
07/29
$124
Today
$151
07/31
$151
08/01
$151
08/02
$151
08/03
$124
08/04
$151
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $124

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oakland to Salt Lake City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $124 to $614 for a train ticket from Oakland to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-08-03.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Oakland to Salt Lake City is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Salt Lake City, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Oakland and Salt Lake City, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Oakland to Salt Lake City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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Train from Salt Lake City to Oakland

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