There are 4 ways to get from Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City by car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, fly
best- Drive from Mount Pleasant to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane CID - SLC
6h 49m$225–1,121Drive 1,161.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake Citycar 1,161.6 mi
19h 29m$212–307Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Salt Lake Citytrain California Zephyr
30h 9m$420–900Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mount Pleasant to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
30h 53m$220–433
Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City is to drive and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $220 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City. However, there are services departing from Mount Pleasant and arriving at Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via Des Moines and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mt. Pleasant Station station and arriving at Salt Lake City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30h 9m.
The distance between Mount Pleasant and Salt Lake City is 1135 miles. The road distance is 1168.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City without a car is to train which takes 30h 9m and costs $420 - $900.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City, including transfers.
Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mount Pleasant station.
Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mt. Pleasant Station.
The best way to get from Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City is to train which takes 30h 9m and costs $420 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $440 and takes 30h 53m.
What companies run services between Mount Pleasant, IA, USA and Salt Lake City, UT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Salt Lake City once daily. Tickets cost $420–900 and the journey takes 30h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via Mount Pleasant, Des Moines, and Denver Union Station in around 30h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mount Pleasant to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Salt Lake City is 1h behind Mount Pleasant. It is currently 5:58 PM in Mount Pleasant and 4:58 PM in Salt Lake City.
Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salt Lake City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City is 1168 miles. It takes approximately 19h 29m to drive from Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City.
Book your Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Mount Pleasant to Salt Lake City bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 621+ hotels available in Salt Lake City.








