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

The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Sacramento start from R 1 167. The average price for this train route is around R 1 632. 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 Sacramento?

The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Sacramento is 16h 26m, covering a distance of 856 km. The quickest train can get you there in 16h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento departs at 23:40. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Train Salt Lake City to Sacramento from R 1 557 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:58 AM MST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 16 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

16h 26mAverage duration

856 kmDistance

78kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 300 - R 2 632	Average duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 167 - R 2 903	Average duration16h 26m	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 1 167

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 Sacramento, US 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 Sacramento?
The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Sacramento start from R 1 167. The average price for this train route is around R 1 632. 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 Sacramento?
The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Sacramento is 16h 26m, covering a distance of 856 km. The quickest train can get you there in 16h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento departs at 23:40. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

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 4 133

11/12

R 2 335

Today

R 1 937

13/12

R 2 335

14/12

R 1 937

15/12

R 1 937

16/12

R 1 937

17/12

R 2 335

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 937

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 Sacramento, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 937 to R 11 690 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 937, which is on 2025-12-14.

What's the cheapest way to go from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time13h 10m	Avg priceR 1 724	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time16h 26m	Avg priceR 1 632	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Salt Lake City and Sacramento, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 1 632 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 167. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Sacramento, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, US in about 13h 10m – that's the fastest way to get there!