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

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City start from $400. The average price for this train route is around $703. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 1916 miles (3091 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 12h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Salt Lake City route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City?

The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City at 8:15am. And the latest train departs at 1:08pm.

Train Philadelphia to Salt Lake City from $247 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Salt Lake City on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:20am	30th Street Station	2d 14h	11:24pm	Central Station	Cheapest
Train	12:29pm	30th Street Station	2d 12h	11:24pm	Central Station	Fastest
Train	8:15am	30th Street Station	2d 17h	11:24pm	Central Station	No tags
Train	9:55am	30th Street Station	2d 15h	11:24pm	Central Station	No tags
Train	9:55am	30th Street Station	2d 15h	11:24pm	Central Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $181, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

2d 8hAverage Duration

1920 milesDistance

77kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$181 - $810	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 77kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$400 - $2,909	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 281kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,644 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5644 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 $400

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Salt Lake City by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City start from $400. The average price for this train route is around $703. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City?
The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 1916 miles (3091 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 12h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Salt Lake City route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City?
The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City at 8:15am. And the latest train departs at 1:08pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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$405

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$388

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Dec 19, 2025 with a price of $388

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

You can expect to pay from $388 to $2,382 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $388 which is on 2025-12-19.