How to get from San Diego to Salt Lake City, UT

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What is the best way to travel from San Diego to Salt Lake City, UT?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Salt Lake City, UT from San Diego. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
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What is the cheapest way to reach Salt Lake City, UT from San Diego?

You can reach Salt Lake City, UT with just £90 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £90
Saturday
Sunday
from £93
Monday
from £97
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    40h 20m
    0
    13:45
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £90
  • FlixBus
    38h 10m
    0
    15:55
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £90
  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    19:35
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £91

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    40h 20m
    0
    13:45
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £93
  • FlixBus
    38h 10m
    0
    15:55
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £96
  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    19:35
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £96

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    38h 10m
    0
    15:55
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £97
  • FlixBus
    37h 50m
    0
    16:15
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £97
  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    19:35
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £97

What are the fastest trips from San Diego to Salt Lake City, UT?

You can get to Salt Lake City, UT from San Diego in just 34h 30m with a Bus from Greyhound US. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 34h 30m
Saturday
Sunday
from 34h 30m
Monday
from 34h 30m
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    19:35
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £91
  • FlixBus
    38h 10m
    0
    15:55
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £90
  • FlixBus
    40h 20m
    0
    13:45
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £90

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    19:35
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £96
  • FlixBus
    38h 10m
    0
    15:55
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £96
  • FlixBus
    40h 20m
    0
    13:45
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £93

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    19:35
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £97
  • FlixBus
    37h 50m
    0
    16:15
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £97
  • FlixBus
    38h 10m
    0
    15:55
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £97
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from San Diego to Salt Lake City, UT

What are the most popular stations in San Diego and Salt Lake City, UT?

In San Diego, you will usually depart from San Ysidro Transit Center, University Av & Bancroft St Coach Stop or Old Town Transit Center, while in Salt Lake City, UT you will be arriving at SLC Airport, Amelia Earhart Dr @ 5555 W Coach Stop or Pioneer Rd @ 1381 S Coach Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Salt Lake City, UT from San Diego? With 5 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between San Diego and Salt Lake City, UT, you can pay as low as £90 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Greyhound US: you will get to Salt Lake City, UT in just 34h 30m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting San Diego and Salt Lake City, UT are FlixBus and Greyhound US, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in San Diego and Salt Lake City, UT is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from San Diego Airport or to Centerfield, UT, and look at flights from Tijuana Airport, and landing at Salt Lake City Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from San Diego to Salt Lake City, UT?

The most popular companies between San Diego and Salt Lake City, UT, are FlixBus and Greyhound US. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US

All you need to know when you travel from San Diego to Salt Lake City, UT

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from San Diego to Salt Lake City, UT. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from San Diego to Salt Lake City, UT

How can I reach Salt Lake City, UT from San Diego?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Salt Lake City, UT from San Diego.

How far is Salt Lake City, UT from San Diego?

The distance between San Diego and Salt Lake City, UT is 1,008.8 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between San Diego and Salt Lake City, UT?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 27 kgs of CO2, a train 35 kgs, a car 171 kgs, and a flight 248 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from San Diego to Salt Lake City, UT?

You can get to Salt Lake City, UT with just £90 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Salt Lake City, UT?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Salt Lake City, UT in just 34h 30m with a Bus from Greyhound US.

More routes to San Diego and to Salt Lake City, UT

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to San Diego and to Salt Lake City, UT. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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