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

The distance between Seattle and Salt Lake City is around 709 miles (1,141km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Seattle to Salt Lake City by plane, 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 Seattle (SEA) to Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    $325
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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Bus

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

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $135
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Distance832 miles (1,339km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seattle and Salt Lake City

There are several options for getting from Seattle to Salt Lake City by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $135 and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $325.

The distance between Seattle and Salt Lake City is around 709 miles (1,141km).

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Seattle and Salt Lake City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seattle to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx $325.

The cheapest way to travel between Seattle and Salt Lake City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $135 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seattle and Salt Lake City. We recommend that you fly from Seattle (SEA) to Salt Lake City (SLC). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seattle and Salt Lake City. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seattle to Salt Lake City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stanfield, Salt Lake City and 1st Ave / B St. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Seattle and Salt Lake City. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 19h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Seattle and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Seattle and Salt Lake City with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta and Southwest Airlines fly between Seattle and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and and arrive into Salt Lake City (SLC). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Seattle to Salt Lake City typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) 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 Seattle and Salt Lake City. The distance is around 832 miles (1,339km) by road and it will take around 13hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seattle to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around $325.

How do I get from Seattle to Salt Lake City

Compare travel optionsbetween Seattle and Salt Lake City

Transport options from Seattle to Salt Lake City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 60m
$325
every 30 mins1,141km (709 miles)
Bus
19h 45m
$135
5 times a week1,412km (878 miles)
Drive
13hrs
$82
on demand1,339km (832 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