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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake City by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 51 bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SMF - SLC
    4h 35m
    $386–470

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    15h 47m
    $98–192

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake Citytrain train California Zephyr
    17h 21m
    $232–482

  4. Drive 652.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake Citycar car 652.5 mi
    9h 57m
    $120–172

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane OAK - SLC
    7h 23m
    $176–404

Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 15h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salt Lake City once daily. Tickets cost $230–480 and the journey takes 15h 32m.

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