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

The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Salt Lake City start from $68. The average price for this train route is around $118. 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 Sacramento to Salt Lake City?

The average train ride duration from Sacramento to Salt Lake City is 15h 32m, covering a distance of 531 miles (856 km). The quickest train can get you there in 15h 32m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

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

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

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

Train Sacramento to Salt Lake City from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Salt Lake City on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:13pm	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	4:55am	Central Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sacramento to Salt Lake City on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	2:55am	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	2:55am	Central Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Salt Lake City on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	2:55am	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	2:55am	Central Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Salt Lake City on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	2:55am	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	2:55am	Central Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Salt Lake City on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	2:55am	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	2:55am	Central Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Salt Lake City on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	2:55am	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	2:55am	Central Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Salt Lake City on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	2:55am	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 42m	2:55am	Central Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:02 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento 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 13 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

13h 5mAverage Duration

530 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$76 - $170	Average Duration13h 5m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$68 - $647	Average Duration15h 32m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5637 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 $68

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.

November 23, 2022

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sacramento, US 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 Sacramento to Salt Lake City?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Salt Lake City start from $68. The average price for this train route is around $118. 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 Sacramento to Salt Lake City?
The average train ride duration from Sacramento to Salt Lake City is 15h 32m, covering a distance of 531 miles (856 km). The quickest train can get you there in 15h 32m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Sacramento to Salt Lake City route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?
The earliest train departs from Sacramento to Salt Lake City at 10:13am. And the latest train departs at 12:13pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/09

$112

12/10

$112

Today

$112

12/12

$812

12/13

$135

12/14

$112

12/15

$112

12/16

$112

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $112

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 $112 to $812 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 $112 which is on 2025-12-14.