Trains tickets from Salt Lake City to Washington (DC), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: June 10 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: June 10 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Washington.

Average Price$123 - $491Average Duration2d 20h
74kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$252 - $2,056Average Duration2d 7h
270kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $252, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
2d 7hAverage Duration
$252Cheapest ticket
270kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salt Lake City to Washington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$397
Average train trip duration2d 7h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:20am
Distance1841 miles (2968 km)

Salt Lake City to Washington Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Washington was searched and found on Jun 6, 2025 with a price of $382

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salt Lake City to Washington, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $382 to $2,152 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $382 which is on 2025-06-06.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Salt Lake City to Washington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Washington you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Salt Lake City and Washington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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