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

The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Denver start from R 1 041. The average price for this train route is around R 1 489. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Denver is 15h 7m, covering a distance of 597 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 7m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to Denver 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 Salt Lake City to Denver?

The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Denver departs at 03:20. And the latest train departs at 06:20.

Train Salt Lake City to Denver from R 986 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Denver on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:20	Central Station	15h 7m	21:27	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:20	Central Station	15h 7m	21:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Denver on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:20	Central Station	15h 7m	18:27	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:20	Central Station	15h 7m	18:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Denver on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:20	Central Station	15h 7m	18:27	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:20	Central Station	15h 7m	18:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Denver on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:20	Central Station	15h 7m	18:27	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:20	Central Station	15h 7m	18:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Denver on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:20	Central Station	15h 7m	18:27	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:20	Central Station	15h 7m	18:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Denver on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:20	Central Station	15h 7m	18:27	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:20	Central Station	15h 7m	18:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Denver on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:20	Central Station	15h 7m	18:27	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:20	Central Station	15h 7m	18:27	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City to Denver

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Denver. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 712, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 20mAverage duration

597 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 712 - R 2 544	Average duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 041 - R 3 940	Average duration15h 7m	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Salt Lake City and Denver?

Salt Lake City

A
Central Station
300 S 600 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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Denver

A
Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 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 1 041

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salt Lake City to Denver 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 Salt Lake City to Denver?
The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Denver start from R 1 041. The average price for this train route is around R 1 489. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Salt Lake City to Denver?
The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Denver is 15h 7m, covering a distance of 597 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 7m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to Denver 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 Salt Lake City to Denver?
The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Denver departs at 03:20. And the latest train departs at 06:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 1 418

10/12

R 1 798

Today

R 1 798

12/12

R 2 127

13/12

R 1 798

14/12

R 3 786

15/12

R 1 798

16/12

R 1 798

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Denver was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 418

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 418 to R 8 488 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Denver based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 798, which is on 2025-12-13.