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How to get fromCalifornia to Salt Lake Cityby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Salt Lake City by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SMF - SLC
    3h 27m
    $384–466

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SJC - SLC
    3h 55m
    $82–418

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Las Vegasbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake Citybus bus Las Vegas
    14h 16m
    $146–199

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake Citytrain train California Zephyr
    30h 30m
    $410–830

  5. Drive 687.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Salt Lake Citycar car 687.3 mi
    10h 41m
    $126–182

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane LGB - SLC
    3h 58m
    $83–434

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane OAK - SLC
    3h 42m
    $87–439

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SAN - SLC
    3h 51m
    $124–308

  9. Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Salt Lake City International Airport

    1. Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane FAT - SLC
    4h 44m

  10. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Provo, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Provo (PVU)plane plane SNA - PVU
    2. Take the train from Provo Central Station to Salt Lake Central Stationtrain train
    5h 16m
    $157–392

  11. Bus via Cedar City

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Cedar Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cedar City - Sunoco to Salt Lake City Airportbus bus
    15h 54m
    $119–230

California to Salt Lake City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between California, USA and Salt Lake City, UT, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to 400 W / 300 S via Las Vegas, 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City, Dixie Dr / Tuscaloosa Way, and West Valley Central Station in around 14h 16m.

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