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Natural History Museum of Utah
Major natural history museum with dinosaurs, geology, and Utah-focused science displays; excellent for broad, engaging visits.
5 California Zephyr
5 California ZephyrOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 597 km
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£175 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest | £98 Average Price |
13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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5 California Zephyr | 8:46 Union Station, Denver, CO | 14h29 | 23:15 Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 11:46. The fastest train covers the 597 km distance in 14h 29m.
Distance 597 km |
Average train duration 12h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 14h 29m |
First train 3:20 |
Last train 11:46 |
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Discover the best of Salt Lake City, UT — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salt Lake City, UT trip today.
Major natural history museum with dinosaurs, geology, and Utah-focused science displays; excellent for broad, engaging visits.
Contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions and strong regional programming in a bold city-centre building.
Art museum on the University of Utah campus with global collections, thoughtful exhibitions, and strong modern holdings.
Flagship civic and religious precinct with gardens, visitor centres, and landmark buildings in the heart of downtown.
Popular downtown street known for murals, restored warehouses, independent shops, bars, and a lively local atmosphere.
Large urban park with walking paths, ponds, sports grounds, and mountain views; a relaxed local favourite near downtown.
A Utah fast-food staple of chips, cheese, fry sauce and optional meat. It is a beloved local comfort food linked to regional burger culture.
Cheesy potato casserole topped with cornflakes or crisps, often served at family gatherings and church meals. It is one of Utah’s most recognisable comfort dishes.
A Utah-invented burger sauce blending mayonnaise and ketchup, sometimes with pickle or spices. It is a signature regional condiment served with chips and burgers.
Refined New American restaurant with seasonal Utah ingredients, an open kitchen and an elegant but approachable dining room.
Long-running Greek-American diner known for pastrami burgers, shakes and other Salt Lake fast-food classics in a lively casual setting.
Historic family restaurant serving Utah scones, American comfort food and pies in a relaxed old-school setting near Temple Square.
Moderate for a US city: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while public transport is relatively affordable for visitors.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and optionally $1-2 for café drinks or takeaway service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salt Lake City, UT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT trains use the Union Station to Salt Lake Central Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station is 2 km from Denver city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Snooze an A.M. Eatery, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Ultreia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Crawford Hotel, The Oxford Hotel, Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown.
Salt Lake Central Station is 1 km from Salt Lake City city centre. Public transport options include:
Salt Lake Central Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Gateway, Red Iguana
Ticket office support is available at Salt Lake Central Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salt Lake Central Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salt Lake Central Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salt Lake Central Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salt Lake Central Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown, Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown.
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