There are 7 ways to get from Salinas to Utah by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane SJC - SLC
5h 33m$104–401Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane MRY - SLC
7h 36m$72–379Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
21h 3m$146–236Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salt Lake Citytrain California Zephyr
21h 48m$229–524Drive 821.1 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Salt Lake Citycar 821.1 mi
12h 48m$150–217Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane SFO - SLC
6h 22m$124–332Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane OAK - SLC
7h 2m$181–427
Salinas to Utah by bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Utah is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Utah is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Utah. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at 200 S / Main St via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center and Salt Lake Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Utah. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Salt Lake City via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
The distance between Salinas and Utah is 659 miles. The road distance is 825.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Utah without a car is to bus which takes 21h 3m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Salinas to Utah, including transfers.
Salinas to Utah bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Utah train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Utah is to bus which takes 21h 3m and costs $140 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 21h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $380 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Utah, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas to 200 S / Main St via Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Salt Lake Central Station in around 21h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Salt Lake City via Emeryville in around 21h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
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
- 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 San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–320
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
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Booking & Getting There
Salinas to Utah bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Utah is 1h ahead of Salinas. It is currently 1:58 PM in Salinas and 2:58 PM in Utah.
Salinas to Utah train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Utah is 826 miles. It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive from Salinas to Utah.
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