How far is Utah from me by plane?

Traveling to Utah from California can be done in a number of different ways. These include flying, driving across state borders, or catching public transport in the form of a bus or a train. Travel between the two states is quite popular with thousands of tourists making their way to the beehive state from California each year. While the climates in both areas have their similarities, Utah has more of a desert-like weather pattern and tends to be hotter during spring and summer. 

If you're traveling to Utah from California, the best time to visit would be in either early spring or fall where the weather is cooler and the crowds at iconic spots such as Zion National Park and Monument Valley are less crowded. 

Traveling to Utah from California by plane 

Flying to Utah from California is easily the quickest way to travel between the two states. California has 27 passenger airports you can fly out of depending on which area you're located in with all of them offering flights to various destinations in Utah. Utah has 7 commercial airports including Salt Lake City International Airport and Provo Municipal Airport with the former being the most popular to fly into. 

Tickets are quite cheap between the two states with fares starting at USD$88. This price is likely to go up depending on what season you're traveling in and can be as high as USD$300 during peak periods or for last-minute flights.  

A nonstop flight between the two states takes around 2 hours however, there's a 1 hour time difference so you'll land in Utah 3 hours after you leave California. There are stopover flights available from California to Utah with Phoenix in Arizona and Dallas in Texas being the most popular stopover destinations.

Traveling to Utah from California by car

It's quite easy to travel to Utah from California with several routes you can take depending on where your starting point is. If your starting point is Los Angeles and you want to travel to St. George (located on the boundary where Utah meets Arizona) then your journey is only 374 miles or 5 and a half hours and will take you across Nevada via Las Vegas. If you want to travel to Salt Lake City from Los Angeles then your car trip becomes longer at 697 miles and 9 hours and takes the same route through Nevada. 

If you're traveling from San Francisco to Salt Lake City, the car journey is just under 12 hours and 817 miles long. This route will take you a different way through Nevada and passes through the city of Reno close to the California state border. Regardless of whether you're traveling through a different region of California, you can expect your car journey to be several hours long so prepare to spend a lot of time in the car. 

Traveling to Utah from California by public transport 

Traveling to Utah from California by public transportation might not be the quickest way to travel but it's certainly efficient and can be a relatively cheap option. You can either travel by bus or by train into Utah with both systems offering a number of routes to take you to different locations within the state. 

By bus

There are a variety of bus companies that will take you from major cities in California like Los Angeles to major cities in Utah such as Salt Lake City. These companies include Greyhound and Flixbus with the former offering tickets for USD$130 (one way). If you're after a cheaper option then Flixbus is the way to go with tickets starting from USD$88 (one way). 

The total travel time by bus can vary with the shortest route taking just over 14 and a half hours. Other routes have travel times of 15 hours and even 16 hours. Most of these routes are overnight fares so you can sleep for a portion of your journey.  

By train

Traveling by train to Utah from California is also another great cost-effective way to get between the two states. Amtrak is the major train network that offers services between California and Utah with popular routes including Los Angeles to Salt Lake City and San Francisco to Salt Lake City. The Amtrak service between San Francisco and Salt Lake City takes around 18 hours with tickets starting at USD$88 (one way). However, only one train leaves per day so make sure you book in advance to secure your tickets. 

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Fly Portland to Salt Lake City

  1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

8h 34m

$317 - $1,110

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Bus to Bar Harbor, fly to Salt Lake City

  1. Take the bus from Bangor - Pickering Square to Acadia Gateway Center

  2. Fly from Bar Harbor (BHB) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

12h 50m

$194 - $726

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Fly Portland to St. George Regional

  1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to St. George Regional (SGU)

10h 29m

$443 - $1,391

Bus to Augusta, fly to Salt Lake City

  1. Take the bus from Lewiston to Augusta

  2. Fly from Augusta (AUG) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

10h 42m

$235 - $756

Train to Boston, fly to Salt Lake City

  1. Take the train from Wells to Woburn Amtrak Station

  2. Fly from Boston (BOS) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

11h 20m

$229 - $557

Train to Manchester, fly to Salt Lake City

  1. Take the train from Wells to Haverhill Amtrak

  2. Fly from Manchester (MHT) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

12h 15m

$739 - $1,994

Bus, train

  1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston South Buses

  2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Station

  3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake City

2 days 13h

$389 - $576

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston South Buses

  2. Take the bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY

  3. Take the bus from New York to Green River

  4. Take the bus from Green River to Downtown Salt Lake

2 days 19h

$414 - $656

Drive

  1. Drive from Portland to Salt Lake City

39h 20m

$650 - $1,000

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Maine to Utah by bus and train

14 Weekly Services

2 days 13h Average Duration

$389 Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Maine to Utah?

The most affordable way to get from Maine to Utah is to train and fly, which costs $220 - $600 and takes 11h 20m.

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What is the fastest way to get from Maine to Utah?

The quickest way to get from Maine to Utah is to fly which costs $310 - $1,200 and takes 8h 34m.

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Is there a direct bus between Maine and Utah?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Utah. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Downtown Salt Lake via Portland, ME, South Station, Boston, MA, New York and Green River. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

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How far is it from Maine to Utah?

The distance between Maine and Utah is 3535 km. The road distance is 3983 km.

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How do I travel from Maine to Utah without a car?

The best way to get from Maine to Portland Airport is to line 5 bus which takes 1 min and costs $2 - $6.

Is Utah close to Hawaii?

Distance from Utah to Hawaii is 4,755 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 2,955 miles. The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Utah and Hawaii is 4,755 km= 2,955 miles. If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Utah to Hawaii, It takes 5.28 hours to arrive.

Is New York close to Utah?

Distance from New York to Utah is 3,146 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 1,955 miles. The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between New York and Utah is 3,146 km= 1,955 miles.

Is Colorado close to Utah?

Utah is one of the 50 US states located in the western United States. The landlocked state borders Idaho and Wyoming in the north, Colorado in the east, Arizona in the south, Nevada in the west, and New Mexico at a single point at the Four Corners Monument.

How far is Utah from California by plane?

A nonstop flight between the two states takes around 2 hours however, there's a 1 hour time difference so you'll land in Utah 3 hours after you leave California.