How much does a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque cost?

The average train ticket price from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque is $348. The best way to find train tickets from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque?

A train trip between Salt Lake City and Albuquerque is around 2d 11h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 11h. This is the time it takes to travel the 486 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Salt Lake City and Albuquerque?

The number of trains from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque?

When taking the train from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Salt Lake City to Albuquerque from $198 | Refundable Tickets

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: July 20 at 3:20am
Departure city: Salt Lake City
Departure location: Central Station
Arrival time: July 22 at 2:54pm
Destination city: Albuquerque
Destination location: Amtrak Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 2d 11h
Departure time: July 20 at 3:20am
Departure city: Salt Lake City
Departure location: Central Station
Arrival time: July 22 at 2:54pm
Destination city: Albuquerque
Destination location: Amtrak Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 2d 11h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$80 - $254	Average Duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$241 - $608	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albuquerque. The journey takes about 20 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

20h 25mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest ticket

20kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$348

Average train trip duration2d 11h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure3:20am

Distance485 miles (782 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,310 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5310 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 $241

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Salt Lake City to Albuquerque Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Salt Lake City and Albuquerque, US?

Stops in Salt Lake City

A - Central Station

Stops in Albuquerque, US

A - Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Salt Lake City - Albuquerque, US

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

07/17

$346

07/18

$272

Today

$490

07/20

$533

07/21

$498

07/22

$198

07/23

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07/24

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The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque was searched and found on Jul 22, 2025 with a price of $198

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 Albuquerque, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $198 to $1,734 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $198 which is on 2025-07-22.

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Train Travel Tips

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Albuquerque, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Salt Lake City and Albuquerque, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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