Salt Lake City to Las Vegas by train
Las Vegas lies 583 km (362 mi) south-west of Salt Lake City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 53 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 711 km (442 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Salt Lake City | Las Vegas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 215,548 | 641,903 |
| Elevation | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) | 613 m (2,011 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub, Rio Grande Depot, North Temple station | Las Vegas station, Las Vegas Depot |
| Postal codes | 84101–84199 | 89101–89199 |
Clocks in Las Vegas are 1 h behind Salt Lake City right now, so a 7 h 53 min journey lands only 6 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Las Vegas
Our booking partner lists 994 places to stay in Las Vegas. Of the 643 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (269), and 44 are five-star. Across 304 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 480,609 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Las Vegas from Salt Lake City?
583 km (362 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Salt Lake City; by road roughly 711 km (442 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas by train?
About 7 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas?
Las Vegas is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Where can I stay in Las Vegas?
Our booking partner lists 994 places to stay in Las Vegas, bookable on this site.
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.