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How to get fromUtah to Californiaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Utah to California by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SLC - SMF
    3h 39m
    $154–857

  2. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SLC - LGB
    4h 41m
    $104–605

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City to Las Vegasbus bus Boise
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus Las Vegas
    15h 7m
    $142–202

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    31h 48m
    $372–782

  5. Drive 687.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Los Angelescar car 687.3 mi
    10h 41m
    $126–182

  6. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SLC - SAN
    3h 52m
    $144–808

  7. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SLC - SJC
    4h
    $148–809

  8. Fly Provo to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Provo (PVU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PVU - SNA
    3h 38m
    $152–388

  9. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, line 34 bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SLC - FAT
    2. Take the bus from L Shelter to NE FIRST - McKENZIEbus bus
    4h 50m

  10. Bus via Cedar City

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Cedar City - Sunocobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    16h 36m
    $113–233

Utah to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Utah, USA and California, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 400 W / 300 S to Downtown Los Angeles via West Valley Central Station, Dixie Dr / Tuscaloosa Way, 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas in around 15h 7m.

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