There are 9 ways to get from California to Utah by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane SMF - SLC
3h 27m$364–466Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane SJC - SLC
3h 50m$68–348Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Las Vegasbus San Ysidro
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake Citybus Las Vegas
14h 17m$146–199Drive 687.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Salt Lake Citycar 687.3 mi
10h 41m$126–182Fly Long Beach Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane LGB - SLC
3h 58m$103–604Fly Oakland International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane OAK - SLC
3h 42m$157–369Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Provo
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Provo (PVU)plane SNA - PVU
3h 31m$105–365Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane FAT - SLC
4h 43mBus via Cedar City
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Cedar Citybus
- Take the bus from Cedar City - Sunoco to Salt Lake City Airportbus
15h 54m$117–205
California to Utah by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Utah is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from California to Utah is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $360 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Utah. However, there are services departing from Downtown Los Angeles and arriving at 400 W / 300 S via Las Vegas, Dixie Dr / Tuscaloosa Way and West Valley Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
The distance between California and Utah is 552 miles. The road distance is 691.3 miles.
The best way to get from California to Utah without a car is to bus which takes 14h 17m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from California to Utah, including transfers.
California to Utah bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Utah is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $360 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 14h 17m.
California to Utah bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Las Vegas station.
Utah is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 7:22 PM in California and 8:22 PM in Utah.
What companies run services between California, USA and Utah, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to 400 W / 300 S via Las Vegas, 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City, Dixie Dr / Tuscaloosa Way, and West Valley Central Station in around 14h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $60–90
Bus from Las Vegas to 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $80–110
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