There are 4 ways to get from Utah to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SLC - SMF
3h 38m$384–467Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
14h 31m$104–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
16h 25m$230–470Drive 649.1 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Sacramentocar 649.1 mi
9h 48m$119–172
Utah to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utah to Sacramento is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 14h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Utah to Sacramento is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $380 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Utah to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from 200 S / Main St and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between Utah and Sacramento is 552 miles. The road distance is 652.9 miles.
The best way to get from Utah to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 14h 31m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Utah to Sacramento, including transfers.
Utah to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Utah to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Utah to Sacramento is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $380 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 14h 31m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $470 and takes 16h 25m.
What companies run services between Utah, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 200 S / Main St to Sacramento Bus Station via Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Sparks Transit Center in around 14h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- 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 Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Utah to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Sacramento is 1h behind Utah. It is currently 3:12 PM in Utah and 2:12 PM in Sacramento.
Utah to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utah to Sacramento is 653 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Utah to Sacramento.
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