Train from Salt Lake City to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Salt Lake City to Philadelphia on February 4
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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
2d 5hAverage Duration
1920 milesDistance
77kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$148 - $499Average Duration2d 5h
77kg CO₂e
Average Price$285 - $778Average Duration2d 12h
281kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Philadelphia start from $285. The average price for this train route is around $359. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from Salt Lake City to Philadelphia is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 1916 miles (3091 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 9h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train departs from Salt Lake City to Philadelphia at 3:20am. And the latest train departs at 3:20am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
02/01
$349
02/02
$371
Today
$331
02/04
$428
02/05
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02/06
$309
02/07
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Feb 6, 2026 with a price of $309

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $309 to $1,268 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $309 which is on 2026-02-06.

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