What is the cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Golden?

The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Golden is to bus which costs $85 - $160 and takes 11h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Golden?

The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Golden is to fly and tram and line 17 bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $170 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Salt Lake City and Golden?

No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Golden. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Washington Ave & 13th St via Vail Transportation Center and Federal Center Station Gate D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Salt Lake City and Golden?

No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to Golden station. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Oak Station via Union Station Light Rail Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Salt Lake City to Golden?

The distance between Salt Lake City and Golden is 438 miles. The road distance is 516.9 miles.

How do I travel from Salt Lake City to Golden without a car?

The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Golden without a car is to bus which takes 11h 49m and costs $85 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Golden?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Salt Lake City to Golden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salt Lake City to Golden bus from?

Salt Lake City to Golden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Salt Lake City to Golden train from?

Salt Lake City to Golden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.

Train or bus from Salt Lake City to Golden?

The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Golden is to bus which takes 11h 49m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Salt Lake City to Golden bus arrive?

Salt Lake City to Golden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Vail station.

Where does the Salt Lake City to Golden train arrive?

Salt Lake City to Golden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.

Can I drive from Salt Lake City to Golden?

Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Golden is 517 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Salt Lake City to Golden.

Where can I stay near Golden?

There are 1072+ hotels available in Golden.

Salt Lake City to Golden - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Golden by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly, tram, line 17 bus
best
1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Denver (DEN)plane SLC - DEN
2. Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus
4h 55m
$178–429
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Vailbus Greyhound US0550
2. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus West / ...
11h 49m
$85–151
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denvertrain California Zephyr
16h 25m
$190–374
Drive 513.9 mi
1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Goldencar 513.9 mi
8h 26m
$94–136

Salt Lake City to Golden by bus

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Distance: 435.2 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Washington Ave & 13th St via Vail Transportation Center, Federal Center Station Gate L, and Federal Center Station Gate D in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salt Lake City to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $180–370 and the journey takes 15h 7m.

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