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

The distance between San Jose and Salt Lake City is around 593 miles (955km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Jose to Salt Lake City by plane, subway, 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 San Jose (SJC) to Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $190
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Las Vegas Downtown and then to Salt Lake City Downtown.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $55
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Drive

Drive to First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance766 miles (1,233km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Jose and Salt Lake City

There are several options for getting from San Jose to Salt Lake City by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $55 and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $190.

The distance between San Jose and Salt Lake City is around 593 miles (955km).

It takes around 2h 25m to get from San Jose and Salt Lake City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Jose to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx $190.

The cheapest way to travel between San Jose and Salt Lake City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $55 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Jose and Salt Lake City. We recommend that you fly from San Jose (SJC) to Salt Lake City (SLC). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Jose and Salt Lake City. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Jose to Salt Lake City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Las Vegas Downtown and Salt Lake City Downtown. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

Flixbus USA run regular bus services between San Jose and Salt Lake City. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Jose and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between San Jose and Salt Lake City with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Southwest Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and American Airlines fly between San Jose and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from San Jose (SJC) and and arrive into Salt Lake City (SLC). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from San Jose to Salt Lake City typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from San Jose (SJC) 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 San Jose and Salt Lake City. The distance is around 766 miles (1,233km) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Jose to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around $190.

How do I get from San Jose to Salt Lake City

Compare travel optionsbetween San Jose and Salt Lake City

Transport options from San Jose to Salt Lake City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 25m
$190
every 30 mins955km (593 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
$89
every 30 mins1,014km (630 miles)
Train to Millbrae Caltrain, Fly3h 30m
$100
every 30 mins1,031km (641 miles)
Train to Sacramento, Fly5h 35m
$220
every 3 hours1,098km (683 miles)
Bus
18h 30m
$55
4 times a week1,576km (979 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
$76
on demand1,233km (766 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