Trains tickets from San Jose, US to Salt Lake City

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Salt Lake City
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 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 San Jose to Salt Lake City.

Bus
Average Price$82 - $218Average Duration1d 5h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$121 - $200Average Duration19h 37m
86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Salt Lake City

Among 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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
$82Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Jose, US to Salt Lake City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$142
Average train trip duration19h 37m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:18am
Distance585 miles (943 km)

San Jose 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
07/25
$200
07/26
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Today
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07/28
$143
07/29
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07/30
$143
07/31
$121
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $121

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

You can expect to pay from $121 to $490 for a train ticket from San Jose, US to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-07-31.

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 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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Train from Salt Lake City to San Jose, US

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