How to travel from Boston to Salt Lake City, United States of America

The distance between Boston and Salt Lake City is around 2,114 miles (3,402km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Boston to Salt Lake City by plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Boston (BOS) to Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time5h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

JetBlue Airways

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal New York NY then Denver and then to Salt Lake City.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $380
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance2,371 miles (3,816km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boston and Salt Lake City

There are several options for getting from Boston to Salt Lake City by plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $215 and will take around 5h 60m.

The distance between Boston and Salt Lake City is around 2,114 miles (3,402km).

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Boston and Salt Lake City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boston to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx $215.

The cheapest way to travel between Boston and Salt Lake City, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $215 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Boston and Salt Lake City. We recommend that you fly from Boston (BOS) to Salt Lake City (SLC). instead which will take 5h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Boston and Salt Lake City. It typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boston to Salt Lake City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Authority Bus Terminal New York NY, Denver, Salt Lake City and 1st Ave / B St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 11h.

Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Boston and Salt Lake City. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Boston and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC). The flight takes around 5h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Boston and Salt Lake City with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 5h 35m.

JetBlue Airways, Delta, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly between Boston and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) and and arrive into Salt Lake City (SLC). These flights usually take around 5h 35m.

The flight from Boston to Salt Lake City typically takes around 5h 35m. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) and and arrive into Salt Lake City (SLC).

The closest major airport to Salt Lake City is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) (SLC) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Salt Lake City. Provo Airport (PVU) (PVU) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) (VEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Boston and Salt Lake City. The distance is around 2,371 miles (3,816km) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boston to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around $215.

How do I get from Boston to Salt Lake City

Compare travel optionsbetween Boston and Salt Lake City

Transport options from Boston to Salt Lake City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 60m
$215
hourly3,402km (2,114 miles)
Ferry and Plane8h 10m
$510
twice daily3,556km (2,209 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 30m
$375
every 3 hours3,634km (2,258 miles)
Bus
2 days 11h
$380
once daily4,284km (2,662 miles)
Drive
1 day 13h
$235
on demand3,816km (2,371 miles)

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Airports near Salt Lake City

The following major airports near Salt Lake City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
International Airport
Distance
5 miles (8km) from Salt Lake City
PVU
Provo Airport (PVU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38 miles (62km) from Salt Lake City
VEL
Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127 miles (204km) from Salt Lake City