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Trip to Salt Lake City

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Avg. duration17h
Distance1243
Avg. price$
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Buses from San Diego to Salt Lake City

🚌 If you're traveling from San Diego to Salt Lake City by bus, be prepared for a journey of approximately 19 hours and 40 minutes with multiple transfers. The route includes stops at Santa Ana, Las Vegas, Cedar City, and finally Salt Lake City Airport. 🚌 Route options vary, but one possible itinerary involves four transfers, including stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, St. George, Provo/Orem, and finally Salt Lake City Downtown. Total distance covered is approximately 804 miles over 19 hours and 30 minutes. 🚌 Another route with two transfers through Los Angeles and Las Vegas is slightly longer at 20 hours and 19 minutes, covering about 746 miles. All routes provide an opportunity to see diverse landscapes as you make your way from sunny California to the mountains of Utah.

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  • No, there is no direct bus service between San Diego and Salt Lake City. Travelers will need to take a series of buses with transfers along the way. The journey typically involves departing from Santa Fe Depot in San Diego, making stops at locations such as Santa Ana, Las Vegas, and Cedar City before reaching Salt Lake City. The total travel time, including transfers, is approximately 19 hours and 40 minutes.
  • You can catch the bus from San Diego to Salt Lake City at the Santa Fe Depot station. This station is where Amtrak operates the bus services for this route. Make sure to arrive at the Santa Fe Depot station in San Diego before the scheduled departure time to board the bus to Salt Lake City.
  • The bus traveling from San Diego to Salt Lake City operated by Salt Lake Express, arrives at the Salt Lake City Airport station. This is the final destination for the bus route. Once you arrive at the Salt Lake City Airport station, you can continue your journey to your final destination in Salt Lake City using airport shuttles, taxis, or other transportation options available at the station.
  • There are multiple bus routes available from San Diego to Salt Lake City with different durations and transfers. One route takes about 19 hours 30 minutes with 4 transfers, including stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, St. George, Provo/Orem, and finally Salt Lake City Downtown. Another route takes 20 hours 19 minutes with 2 transfers, including stops in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and finally Salt Lake City Downtown. Additionally, a third route takes 19 hours 15 minutes with 2 transfers, stopping in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City Downtown. Each route offers a unique travel experience with varying durations and transfer points to reach Salt Lake City from San Diego by bus.
  • The San Diego to Salt Lake City buses are typically less crowded during weekdays and off-peak travel times. The most crowded times are usually during weekends, holidays, and peak travel seasons. It's advisable to book tickets in advance and consider traveling during weekdays to potentially have a more comfortable and less crowded bus journey from San Diego to Salt Lake City.

Will you be returning to San Diego by bus?

If you are looking for a return bus ride, check the buses from Salt Lake City to San Diego.

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Trips to Salt Lake City