Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Salt Lake City

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SAN - SLC
    2h 29m
    $123–299

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Las Vegasbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake Citybus bus Las Vegas
    18h 41m
    $165–227

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    34h 26m
    $440–933

  4. Drive 748.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Salt Lake Citycar car 748.9 mi
    11h 46m
    $137–198

  5. Bus via Cedar City

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Cedar Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cedar City - Sunoco to Salt Lake City Airportbus bus
    18h 49m
    $144–271

San Diego to Salt Lake City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Diego to Salt Lake City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 633.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to 400 W / 300 S via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, San Ysidro, CA, Las Vegas, 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City, Dixie Dr / Tuscaloosa Way, and West Valley Central Station in around 18h 41m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers