UT → CA · about 530 miles
Salt Lake City to Sacramento train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Salt Lake City to Sacramento. The fastest takes 16 hours 25 minutes; the first train leaves at 11:40 PM and the last at 11:53 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 16h 25m
- First train
- 11:40 PM
- Last train
- 11:53 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Salt Lake City and arrives at Sacramento. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:40 PM | 3:05 PM +1 day | 16h 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:53 PM New | 3:22 PM +1 day | 16h 29m | Daily from Dec 8 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Salt Lake City Where you get off in Sacramento The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Salt Lake City
Where the train stops in Sacramento
Return trip: Sacramento to Salt Lake City
Questions
How long is the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?
The fastest direct train takes 16 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?
The earliest departure is at 11:40 PM (Daily) and the last at 11:53 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Salt Lake City to Sacramento?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Salt Lake City?
Trains to Sacramento leave from Salt Lake City Amtrak station.