CA → UT · about 530 miles
Sacramento to Salt Lake City train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Sacramento to Salt Lake City. The fastest takes 15 hours 32 minutes; the first train leaves at 10:13 AM and the last at 10:23 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 15h 32m
- First train
- 10:13 AM
- Last train
- 10:23 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Sacramento and arrives at Salt Lake City. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:13 AM New | 2:55 AM +1 day | 15h 42m | Daily from Dec 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:23 AM | 2:55 AM +1 day | 15h 32m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Sacramento Where you get off in Salt Lake City The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Sacramento
Where the train stops in Salt Lake City
Return trip: Salt Lake City to Sacramento
Questions
How long is the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?
The fastest direct train takes 15 hours 32 minutes.
What time is the first train from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?
The earliest departure is at 10:13 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:23 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Sacramento?
Trains to Salt Lake City leave from Sacramento Amtrak station.