What is the distance between Washington and Salt Lake City?

The distance between Washington and Salt Lake City is around 2968 km (1840 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Salt Lake City?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Washington, and end it at Central Station, in Salt Lake City.

Bus Washington to Salt Lake City from $216 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Salt Lake City on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:20pm	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	2d 11h	10:40pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	1:20pm	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	2d 11h	10:40pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	2d 18h	10:40pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	2d 18h	10:40pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	2d 16h	10:40pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Salt Lake City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $226, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2d 13hAverage Duration

2959 kmDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$226 - $801	Average Duration2d 13h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$650 - $1,147	Average Duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 270kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,290 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Salt Lake City?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Salt Lake City

A - Central Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Salt Lake City by bus

What is the distance between Washington and Salt Lake City?
The distance between Washington and Salt Lake City is around 2968 km (1840 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Salt Lake City?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Washington, and end it at Central Station, in Salt Lake City.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-10

$292

11-11

$276

Today

$267

11-13

$307

11-14

$325

11-15

$325

11-16

$267

11-17

$229

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $229

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

You can expect to pay from $229 to $345 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $229 which is on 2025-11-17.