What is the travel distance from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

The distance separating Salt Lake City and Sacramento is 532 miles (858 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

The majority of buses traveling from Salt Lake City to Sacramento start their journey at Central Station and wind up at Greyhound Sacramento Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Salt Lake City to Sacramento from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Sacramento on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	13h 10m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Sacramento on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	13h 10m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Sacramento on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	13h 10m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Sacramento on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	13h 10m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Sacramento on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	13h 10m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Sacramento on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	13h 10m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Sacramento on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	13h 10m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Sacramento on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	13h 10m	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, 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$73 - $133	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$68 - $168	Average Duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salt Lake City and Sacramento?

Stops in Salt Lake City

A
Central Station
300 S 600 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$180

11/25

$191

Today

$213

11/27

$141

11/28

$132

11/29

$133

11/30

$149

12/01

$121

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $121

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

You can expect to pay from $121 to $213 for a bus 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 $121 which is on 2025-12-01.