Find train tickets to Salt Lake City
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Cheapest day | Thursday |
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Most expensive day | Sunday |
Average price (round-trip) | $165 |
Average price (one-way) | $96 |
Top tips for finding Salt Lake City train tickets
- If you've purchased train tickets to Salt Lake City, you'll get off at the Salt Lake City Intermodal Transportation Center. The Salt Lake Amtrak train station is on 600 West near the city center. It is also close to Interstate 15, which goes around the city and connects to the nearby cities of Provo and Ogden. The station is staffed and is enclosed so you'll be protected from the weather while you wait for the train.
- The train station in Salt Lake City is close to public transportation. It is actually connected to the commuter rail train (called the FrontRunner) and the local bus station. This makes it easy to take the rail and the bus to any place around the city. If you want to rent a car in Salt Lake City, the train station is within walking distance of several rental car agencies. There is an Enterprise just steps away and a Hertz and Avis in the immediate downtown area.
- Take the Amtrak train to Salt Lake City (SLC) from most major cities in the United States. Onboard the Amtrak train, you'll enjoy a variety of amenities, including food service, carry-on baggage, free Wi-Fi, and private rooms (for an added fee). Take your electronic device with you for access to movies and games. Each seat on the train has its own electronic outlet so that you can keep your phone or tablet charged.
- The California Zephyr is the Amtrak train that travels to Salt Lake City. The train to Salt Lake City goes from Chicago to San Francisco and makes stops in several cities along the way, including Omaha, Denver, Reno, and Salt Lake City.
- Looking for cheap train tickets to Salt Lake City? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Salt Lake City for the following prices or less: From Reno $85, from Denver $164, from Emeryville $165
- Salt Lake City's most searched train station on KAYAK is Salt Lake City. It is located 2 miles from the city center.
- You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel to Salt Lake City in the evening.
FAQs when traveling to Salt Lake City by train
What is the most popular train station in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is the most searched station in Salt Lake City by KAYAK users.
Which train companies travel to Salt Lake City?
Amtrak is the only train company serving Salt Lake City.
How long is the train journey to Salt Lake City from the closest popular cities?
Chicago to Salt Lake City - 34h 15m
Emeryville to Salt Lake City - 17h 30m
Reno to Salt Lake City - 10h 18m
Denver to Salt Lake City - 14h 29m
What extras or added amenities can I purchase with my train ticket to Salt Lake City?
Long-distance trips on Amtrak can be made extremely comfortable with a sleeper car. These rooms have bunk beds and a toilet and sink for added privacy. Each train to Salt Lake City also has a dining car where you can enjoy traditional dining for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can make a meal reservation with your Amtrak conductor.
What day trips can I take via Amtrak from Salt Lake City?
Catch the Amtrak to Provo from Salt Lake City for a little outdoor adventure. In Provo in the summer months, you can hike, fish or golf, and in the winter, you can indulge in winter sports like skiing or snowboarding. In less than an hour by train, you can also travel to the nearby city of Ogden. Here you can visit the dinosaur park, the Ogden Botanical Garden, or take a hike on the Waterfall Canyon Trail.
Can I store my luggage at the Salt Lake City train station?
Yes, if you want to store your luggage while you grab a bite to eat or do some shopping in downtown Salt Lake City, you can do that. Storage is offered through Amtrak, not the train station. There is an added fee for storing your luggage.
Why should I take the Amtrak train to Salt Lake City?
You'll enjoy picturesque scenery on your train trip to Salt Lake City. Depending upon where you're traveling from, you might pass by Fraser River, the Colorado Rockies, and numerous rural cities and farmlands where you'll see animals and barns. You might also go through tunnels, such as Moffat Tunnel, which was built in the 1920s. Go to the observation deck to take in unobstructed views of the beautiful countryside. Grab a seat in the sightseeing car and get to know the other passengers. You might even make a new friend or two during your travels.
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