The average train between Salt Lake County and San Francisco takes 23h 17m and the fastest train takes 19h 16m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Salt Lake County to San Francisco. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Salt Lake County and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Salt Lake County is at 11:16 PM which arrives into San Francisco at 5:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Salt Lake Central Station and take an average of 23h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake County to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake County station and arriving at San Francisco station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 17m.
Salt Lake County to San Francisco train services, operated by Utah Transit Authority, depart from Salt Lake City station.
Salt Lake County to San Francisco train services, operated by Utah Transit Authority, arrive at Richmond station.
The distance between Salt Lake County and San Francisco is 959.9 km. The road distance is 1,329 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Salt Lake City to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 18h 7m.