How much does a train ticket cost from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Sacramento start from £53. The average price for this train route is around £74. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Sacramento is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 531 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to Sacramento route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento departs at 23:40. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Train Salt Lake City to Sacramento from £50 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:40	Central Station	16h 25m	15:05	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:40	Central Station	16h 25m	15:05	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:40	Central Station	16h 25m	15:05	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:40	Central Station	16h 25m	15:05	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Sacramento on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	16h 26m	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

13h 10mAverage duration

530 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£57 - £103	Average duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£53 - £130	Average duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5614 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £53

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?
The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Sacramento start from £53. The average price for this train route is around £74. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?
The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Sacramento is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 531 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to Sacramento route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?
The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento departs at 23:40. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/11

£152

28/11

£185

Today

£125

30/11

£125

01/12

£105

02/12

£87

03/12

£87

04/12

£87

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £87

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £87 to £483 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £87, which is on 2025-12-02.