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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 8 atDeparture city: Salt Lake CityDeparture location: Central StationArrival time: June 9 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: June 8 atDeparture city: Salt Lake CityDeparture location: Central StationArrival time: June 9 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 19 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Salt Lake City to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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Based on 5173 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $75.00
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to San Francisco was searched and found on Jun 12, 2025 with a price of $75To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $75 to $659 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-06-12.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Salt Lake City to San Francisco 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.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Francisco, 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 Salt Lake City and San Francisco, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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
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