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

The average train ticket price from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is $107. The best way to find train tickets from Salt Lake City to San Francisco 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 Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

A train trip between Salt Lake City and San Francisco is around 19h 5m, although the fastest train will take about 19h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 599 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Salt Lake City and San Francisco?

The number of trains from Salt Lake City to San Francisco 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 Salt Lake City to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?

Once in San Francisco, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Legion of Honor, Alcatraz, Walt Disney Family Museum, City Segway Tours of San Francisco, Chinatown.

Trains from Salt Lake City to San Francisco (CA), US | Amtrak

Train Salt Lake City to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$107

Average train trip duration19h 5m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure11:40pm

Distance596 miles (961 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,074 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5074 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

Amtrak Salt Lake City San Francisco recent customer reviews

the restaurant attendant could be more friendlier!

Jose Ronaldo D.

July 24, 2023

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

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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 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

What's the cheapest way to go from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time16h 40m	Avg Price$121	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time19h 5m	Avg Price$107	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Salt Lake City and San Francisco is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $107 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $75. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Francisco, choose the train, as it will take you from Salt Lake City to San Francisco in about 16h 40m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Trains tickets from Salt Lake City to San Francisco (CA), US