Edmonton to Salt Lake City by train
Salt Lake City lies 1,427 km (887 mi) south of Edmonton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 18 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,741 km (1,082 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Edmonton | Salt Lake City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 215,548 |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | MacEwan station, Kingsway/Royal Alex station, Clareview station | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub, Rio Grande Depot, North Temple station |
What changes when you arrive in Salt Lake City
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Edmonton to Salt Lake City
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Staying in Salt Lake City
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Common questions
How far is Salt Lake City from Edmonton?
1,427 km (887 mi) in a straight line, south of Edmonton; by road roughly 1,741 km (1,082 mi).
How long does it take to get from Edmonton to Salt Lake City by train?
About 19 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Edmonton and Salt Lake City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Salt Lake City?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.