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

The distance between Jefferson City and Salt Lake City is around 1,106 miles (1,779km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jefferson City to Salt Lake City by plane, train, 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 Columbia (COU) to Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    $455
Operated by

American Airlines

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Kansas City then Denver and then to Salt Lake City.

  • Duration24h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $210
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Distance1,231 miles (1,981km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jefferson City and Salt Lake City

There are several options for getting from Jefferson City to Salt Lake City by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $210 and will take around 24h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $455.

The distance between Jefferson City and Salt Lake City is around 1,106 miles (1,779km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,057 miles (1,701km)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Jefferson City and Salt Lake City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jefferson City to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx $455.

The cheapest way to travel between Jefferson City and Salt Lake City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $210 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jefferson City and Salt Lake City. We recommend that you fly from Columbia (COU) to Salt Lake City (SLC). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jefferson City and Salt Lake City. It typically takes around 24h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jefferson City to Salt Lake City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jefferson City, Kansas City, Denver, Salt Lake City and 1st Ave / B St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 60m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Jefferson City and Salt Lake City. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jefferson City and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 5hrs.

There is no direct flight from Jefferson City to Salt Lake City. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jefferson City to Salt Lake City typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) 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 Jefferson City and Salt Lake City. The distance is around 1,231 miles (1,981km) by road and it will take around 18h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jefferson City to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around $455.

How do I get from Jefferson City to Salt Lake City

Compare travel optionsbetween Jefferson City and Salt Lake City

Transport options from Jefferson City to Salt Lake City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 50m
$455
every 30 mins2,424km (1,506 miles)
Train and Plane7h 50m
$295
once daily1,779km (1,106 miles)
Bus
24h 60m
$210
once daily2,115km (1,314 miles)
Drive
18h 50m
$120
on demand1,981km (1,231 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