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

The distance between Salt Lake City and Tulsa is around 940 miles (1,513km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Salt Lake City to Tulsa 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tulsa (TUL).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $245
Operated by

Delta

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Bus

Take the bus to Denver then Amarillo and then to Tulsa.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Denver then take the bus to Amarillo and then to Tulsa.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tulsa.

  • Duration18h 5m
  • Distance1,216 miles (1,957km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salt Lake City and Tulsa

There are several options for getting from Salt Lake City to Tulsa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $205 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $245.

The distance between Salt Lake City and Tulsa is around 940 miles (1,513km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 915 miles (1,473km)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Salt Lake City and Tulsa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salt Lake City to Tulsa is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx $245.

The cheapest way to travel between Salt Lake City and Tulsa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $205 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salt Lake City and Tulsa. We recommend that you fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tulsa (TUL). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salt Lake City and Tulsa. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salt Lake City to Tulsa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 200 S / 400 E, Salt Lake Central Station, Denver and Amarillo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Salt Lake City and Tulsa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salt Lake City and Tulsa. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Tulsa (TUL). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Salt Lake City and Tulsa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

Delta, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between Salt Lake City and Tulsa. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and and arrive into Tulsa (TUL). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Salt Lake City to Tulsa typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and and arrive into Tulsa (TUL).

The closest major airport to Tulsa is Tulsa International Airport (TUL) (TUL) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Tulsa. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) (XNA) and Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) (OKC) 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 Salt Lake City and Tulsa. The distance is around 1,216 miles (1,957km) by road and it will take around 18h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salt Lake City to Tulsa is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around $245.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salt Lake City and Tulsa

Transport options from Salt Lake City to Tulsa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
$245
every 20 mins1,513km (940 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
$205
once daily2,191km (1,361 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 7h
$205
once daily2,223km (1,381 miles)
Drive
18h 5m
$120
on demand1,957km (1,216 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Salt Lake City and Tulsa

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Airports near Tulsa

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

TUL
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Tulsa
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95 miles (153km) from Tulsa
OKC
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104 miles (168km) from Tulsa