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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Salt Lake City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SJC - SLC
    3h 30m
    $74–396

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    18h 20m
    $112–227

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Salt Lake Citytrain train California Zephyr
    19h 46m
    $266–582

  4. Drive 763.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Salt Lake Citycar car 763.8 mi
    11h 50m
    $140–202

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane OAK - SLC
    4h 16m
    $151–345

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SFO - SLC
    4h 31m
    $108–293

San Jose to Salt Lake City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via Oakland and Sparks Transit Center in around 18h 20m.

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