How to Travel from
Salt Lake City to San Francisco
by Plane, Train, Route or Car
Schedule
Salt Lake City, United States of America → San Francisco, United States of America
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Salt Lake City to San Francisco
Composite routes from Salt Lake City to San Francisco
Cheapest
11 h 15 min
Car
1183 km.
from $65
Fastest
1 h 50 min
Plane
Other
16 h 55 min
964 km.
from $226.39
5 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
963 km.
from $166.14
Route Navigator Salt Lake City - San Francisco
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Main Street
Main Street, 225 м
225 м
Make a U-turn onto Main Street
Main Street, 246 м
246 м
Turn right onto 400 South
400 South, 232 м
232 м
Turn left onto West Temple
West Temple, 248 м
248 м
Turn right onto 500 South
500 South, 1 km 217 м
1 km 217 м
Keep right and take I 80 West toward Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport, I 80 West, 1028 km 397 м
1028 km 397 м
Keep left onto North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway, 138 km 327 м
138 km 327 м
Keep left onto Eastshore Freeway and drive toward San Francisco
Eastshore Freeway, San Francisco, 2 km 864 м
2 km 864 м
Keep left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, 1 km 595 м
1 km 595 м
Keep left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, 10 km 461 м
10 km 461 м
Keep right and drive toward Ninth Street, Civic Center
Ninth Street, Civic Center, 243 м
243 м
Keep right and drive toward 9th Street, Civic Center
9th Street, Civic Center, 1 km 580 м
1 km 580 м
Turn right onto 11th Street
11th Street, 1 km 578 м
1 km 578 м
Turn left onto Mission Street
Mission Street, 321 м
321 м
Turn right onto Brady Street
Brady Street, 193 м
193 м
Turn right onto Market Street
Market Street, 224 м
224 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Salt Lake City International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$318.92
Plane from Salt Lake City International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from Salt Lake City International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Salt Lake City International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$1,084.33
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Salt Lake City International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$420.98
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Salt Lake City International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$956.76
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Salt Lake City International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$433.73
Plane from Salt Lake City International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$523.03
Plane from Salt Lake City International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$484.76
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.21–$14.03
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salt Lake City to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
18h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$293.41
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$267.89
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is to train which costs $76.09 - $250 and takes 19h 5m.
What is the fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Salt Lake City and San Francisco?
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
Is there a direct train between Salt Lake City and San Francisco?
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 5m.
How far is it from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?
The distance between Salt Lake City and San Francisco is 997 km. The road distance is 1184 km.
How do I travel from Salt Lake City to San Francisco without a car?
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 16h 55m and costs $50 - $358.70 .
How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Salt Lake City to San Francisco bus from?
Salt Lake City to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Where do I catch the Salt Lake City to San Francisco train from?
Salt Lake City to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
Train, bus or fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $358.70 and takes 16h 55m, you could also train, which costs $76.09 - $250 and takes 19h 5m.
Where does the Salt Lake City to San Francisco bus arrive?
Salt Lake City to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 1h behind Salt Lake City. It is currently 02:33 in Salt Lake City and 01:33 in San Francisco.
Where does the Salt Lake City to San Francisco train arrive?
Salt Lake City to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Can I drive from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to San Francisco is 1184 km. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.
How do I get a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?
Book your Salt Lake City to San Francisco bus tickets online with FlixBus.
Where can I stay near San Francisco?
There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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