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

The distance between Raleigh and Salt Lake City is around 1,841 miles (2,962km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Raleigh to Salt Lake City by plane, bus, train 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 Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    $210
Operated by

Delta

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4 similiar routes

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Winston Salem, Columbus then Denver and then to Salt Lake City.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $345
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance2,143 miles (3,449km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Raleigh and Salt Lake City

There are several options for getting from Raleigh to Salt Lake City by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $210 and will take around 6hrs.

The distance between Raleigh and Salt Lake City is around 1,841 miles (2,962km).

It takes around 6hrs to get from Raleigh and Salt Lake City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Raleigh to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx $210.

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Raleigh and Salt Lake City. We recommend that you fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Salt Lake City (SLC). instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Raleigh and Salt Lake City. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Raleigh to Salt Lake City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Winston Salem, Columbus, Denver, Salt Lake City and 1st Ave / B St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Raleigh and Salt Lake City. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Raleigh and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC). The flight takes around 5hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Raleigh and Salt Lake City with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 5hrs.

Delta, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines fly between Raleigh and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and and arrive into Salt Lake City (SLC). These flights usually take around 5hrs.

The flight from Raleigh to Salt Lake City typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) 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 Raleigh and Salt Lake City. The distance is around 2,143 miles (3,449km) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Raleigh to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around $210.

How do I get from Raleigh to Salt Lake City

Compare travel optionsbetween Raleigh and Salt Lake City

Transport options from Raleigh to Salt Lake City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
6hrs
$210
every 4 hours2,962km (1,841 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 30m
$290
twice daily3,210km (1,995 miles)
Train and Plane8h 10m
$285
5 times a day3,220km (2,001 miles)
Bus to Greenville, Fly8h 45m
$265
once daily3,246km (2,017 miles)
Train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, Fly8h 55m
$400
5 times a day3,079km (1,913 miles)
Bus
2 days 3h
$345
once daily3,792km (2,356 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
$210
on demand3,449km (2,143 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