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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 9 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: June 10 atDestination city: Salt Lake CityDestination location: Central StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: June 9 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: June 10 atDestination city: Salt Lake CityDestination location: Central StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Salt Lake CityAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Jose to Salt Lake City: 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 $121.00
San Jose to Salt Lake City Train
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The cheapest trip from San Jose to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Jun 12, 2025 with a price of $143To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose to Salt Lake City, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $143 to $595 for a train ticket from San Jose to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $143 which is on 2025-06-12.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Jose 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.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Salt Lake City, 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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Jose and Salt Lake City compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Jose to Salt Lake City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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!
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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