There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Kearney by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane SLC - EAR
5h 33m$127–518Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S / ...
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kearneybus Greyhound US0123S
17h 25m$140–270Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Holdregetrain California Zephyr
- Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi
21h 3m$372–685Drive 752.1 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Kearneycar 752.1 mi
11h 16m$138–199
Salt Lake City to Kearney by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Kearney is to bus which costs $140 - $270 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Kearney is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Kearney. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Kearney via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Kearney is 696 miles. The road distance is 756.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Kearney without a car is to bus which takes 17h 25m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Salt Lake City to Kearney, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Kearney bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Kearney is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 17h 25m.
Salt Lake City to Kearney bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Kearney is 1h ahead of Salt Lake City. It is currently 11:34 AM in Salt Lake City and 12:34 PM in Kearney.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Kearney via Denver Union Station in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Holdrege
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Kearney is 757 miles. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from Salt Lake City to Kearney.
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