How much is the train ticket from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?

The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Salt Lake City start from R 1 164. The average price for this train route is around R 2 020. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?

The average train journey time from Sacramento to Salt Lake City is 15h 32m, covering a distance of 856 km. The quickest train can get you there in 15h 32m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Salt Lake City route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?

The earliest train from Sacramento to Salt Lake City departs at 10:13. And the latest train departs at 12:13.

Train Sacramento to Salt Lake City from R 1 104 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Salt Lake City on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	04:55	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	04:55	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Salt Lake City on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Salt Lake City on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Salt Lake City on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Salt Lake City on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Salt Lake City on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Salt Lake City on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Salt Lake City on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	02:55	Central Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:24 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento 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 13 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 305, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

13h 5mAverage duration

855 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 305 - R 2 917	Average duration13h 5m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 164 - R 11 141	Average duration15h 32m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 164

Amtrak Sacramento Salt Lake City recent customer reviews

Most of the staff were very very friendly and helpful. Especially Angelo in Sacramento. He helped pull my luggage all the way from the station to the terminal and help me figure out which way to board the train. My attendant on the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake City was not very friendly and have a little bit of an attitude

Maryann H.

23 November 2022

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to Salt Lake City by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Salt Lake City start from R 1 164. The average price for this train route is around R 2 020. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?
The average train journey time from Sacramento to Salt Lake City is 15h 32m, covering a distance of 856 km. The quickest train can get you there in 15h 32m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Salt Lake City route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?
The earliest train from Sacramento to Salt Lake City departs at 10:13. And the latest train departs at 12:13.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 1 932

11/12

R 1 932

Today

R 1 932

13/12

R 2 328

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R 1 932

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R 1 932

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R 1 932

17/12

R 2 328

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Salt Lake City was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 932

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 932 to R 10 744 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 932, which is on 2025-12-14.