There are 5 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Kelso by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 to Portland International Airport, train
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SLC - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain
6h 2m$239–401Drive 802.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salt Lake City to Kelsocar 802.2 mi
12h 33m$147–212Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Vancouver Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Kelso-Longviewtrain
18h 13m$170–352Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Kelso-Longviewtrain Coast Starlight
34h 24m$437–933Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SLC - SEA
- Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain
7h 15m$223–511
Salt Lake City to Kelso by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Kelso is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Kelso is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs $230 - $410.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Kelso-Longview via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 24m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Kelso is 698 miles. The road distance is 806.8 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Kelso without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 13m and costs $170 - $360.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Salt Lake City to Kelso, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Kelso train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
Kelso is 1h behind Salt Lake City. It is currently 9:01 AM in Salt Lake City and 8:01 AM in Kelso.
Salt Lake City to Kelso train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Kelso is 807 miles. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Salt Lake City to Kelso.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Kelso, WA, USA?
You can take a train from Salt Lake City to Kelso-Longview via Sacramento in around 34h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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