Train from St. Louis to Salt Lake City: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for St. Louis to Salt Lake City on December 4
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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Salt Lake City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
1148 milesDistance
46kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$128 - $387Average Duration1d 4h
46kg CO₂e
Average Price$187 - $1,180Average Duration1d 17h
170kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Salt Lake City by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Salt Lake City?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Salt Lake City start from $187. The average price for this train route is around $285. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Salt Lake City?

    The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Salt Lake City is 1d 17h, covering a distance of 1158 miles (1868 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 16h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the St. Louis to Salt Lake City route?

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Salt Lake City?

    The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Salt Lake City at 6:35am. And the latest train departs at 6:35am.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $265

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

You can expect to pay from $265 to $945 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $272 which is on 2025-12-04.

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