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

The distance between Santa Fe and Salt Lake City is around 591 miles (951km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe (SAF) to Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $280
Operated by

United Airlines

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1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $140
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Denver then take the train to Salt Lake City.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $140
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Distance626 miles (1,007km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santa Fe and Salt Lake City

There are several options for getting from Santa Fe to Salt Lake City by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $125 and will take around 24h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $280.

The distance between Santa Fe and Salt Lake City is around 591 miles (951km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476 miles (766km)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Santa Fe and Salt Lake City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santa Fe to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $280.

The cheapest way to travel between Santa Fe and Salt Lake City, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $125 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Santa Fe and Salt Lake City. We recommend that you fly from Santa Fe (SAF) to Salt Lake City (SLC). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santa Fe and Salt Lake City. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santa Fe to Salt Lake City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Santa Fe Place Transit Center, Airport Rd. FS Zepol Rd., Denver, California St & 19th St, Denver, Salt Lake City and 1st Ave / B St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 15m.

EPLA Limo Express, Greyhound USA and Groome Transportation run regular bus services between Santa Fe and Salt Lake City. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Santa Fe and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Santa Fe to Salt Lake City. There is however a flight that goes via Denver (DEN). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Santa Fe to Salt Lake City typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) 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 Santa Fe and Salt Lake City. The distance is around 626 miles (1,007km) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santa Fe to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around $280.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santa Fe and Salt Lake City

Transport options from Santa Fe to Salt Lake City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4hrs
$280
hourly1,143km (711 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 20m
$240
5 times a week951km (591 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 15m
$140
once daily1,540km (957 miles)
Bus via Albuquerque International Sunport Drop-Off21h 10m
$185
3 times a week1,719km (1,068 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
23hrs
$140
once daily1,572km (977 miles)
Train to Raton, bus24hrs
$170
3 times a week1,579km (981 miles)
Train and Bus24h 25m
$125
5 times a week1,579km (981 miles)
Drive
11h 50m
$62
on demand1,007km (626 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