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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Salt Lake City

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Salt
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$306.16
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Salt
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$420.98
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Salt
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$369.95

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Salt
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$1,084.33

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Salt
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$420.98

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Salt
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$956.76

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Salt
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Salt
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$548.54
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Salt
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$472.00

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Salt
Ave. Duration:
17h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$293.41

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Salt
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$267.89

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Salt Lake City is to train which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 19h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Salt Lake City?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Salt Lake City. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Salt Lake City?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Salt Lake City. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Salt Lake City via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

The distance between San Francisco and Salt Lake City is 997 km. The road distance is 1183.5 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Salt Lake City without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Salt Lake City without a car is to bus which takes 17h and costs $50 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from San Francisco to Salt Lake City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Salt Lake City bus from?

San Francisco to Salt Lake City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Salt Lake City train from?

San Francisco to Salt Lake City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $358.70 and takes 17h, you could also train, which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 19h.

Where does the San Francisco to Salt Lake City bus arrive?

San Francisco to Salt Lake City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 01:06 in San Francisco and 02:06 in Salt Lake City.

Where does the San Francisco to Salt Lake City train arrive?

San Francisco to Salt Lake City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salt Lake City station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Salt Lake City is 1183 km. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from San Francisco to Salt Lake City.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

Book your San Francisco to Salt Lake City bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Salt Lake City?

There are 648+ hotels available in Salt Lake City. Prices start at $45.97 per night.
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