With a population of 390, Alta is a must-see destination in Utah, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alta has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Aerie Restaurant (9320 Cliff Lodge Drive #88) and The Steak Pit - Snowbird Resort (9385 S Snowbird Center Trail) are great picks.
Although Alta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 36 km from Alta. Salt Lake City Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Alta departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 18m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alta. The train journey from Alta to Grand Junction takes 6h 32m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Reno, expect to pay about $35 for a 10h 18m trip.
Another option to get to Alta is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 28 km from Alta. You’ll find branches of Fox and NU Car, among others, in Salt Lake City.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alta, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Boise, the bus ride to Alta takes 724 km and will cost you around $135. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $148 for a journey of 772 km.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Alta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.