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

The distance between Salt Lake City and Washington is around 1,855 miles (2,985km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salt Lake City to Washington 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reagan Washington (DCA).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time4h 5m
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Delta

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Denver then Pittsburgh and then to Washington.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $320
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Washington.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,078 miles (3,344km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salt Lake City and Washington

There are several options for getting from Salt Lake City to Washington by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $195 and will take around 4h 60m.

The distance between Salt Lake City and Washington is around 1,855 miles (2,985km).

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Salt Lake City and Washington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salt Lake City to Washington is to fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx $195.

The cheapest way to travel between Salt Lake City and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $195 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salt Lake City and Washington. We recommend that you fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reagan Washington (DCA). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salt Lake City to Washington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 200 S / 300 E, Salt Lake Central Station, Denver and Pittsburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days.

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

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salt Lake City and Washington. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Reagan Washington (DCA). The flight takes around 4h 5m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Salt Lake City and Washington with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 5m.

Delta, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between Salt Lake City and Washington. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA). These flights usually take around 4h 5m.

The flight from Salt Lake City to Washington typically takes around 4h 5m. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA).

The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) 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 Washington. The distance is around 2,078 miles (3,344km) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salt Lake City to Washington is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around $195.

How do I get from Salt Lake City to Washington

Compare travel optionsbetween Salt Lake City and Washington

Transport options from Salt Lake City to Washington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 60m
$195
every 20 mins2,993km (1,860 miles)
Fly to Washington Dulles (IAD)5h 5m
$195
hourly2,985km (1,855 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
$210
hourly3,056km (1,899 miles)
Bus
2 days
$320
once daily3,708km (2,304 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
$205
on demand3,344km (2,078 miles)

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Airports near Washington

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

DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Washington
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Washington
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
28 miles (45km) from Washington