Salt Lake City to Phoenix by train
Phoenix lies 813 km (505 mi) south of Salt Lake City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 992 km (617 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Salt Lake City | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 215,548 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Stations on record | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub, Rio Grande Depot, North Temple station | Union Station |
| Postal codes | 84101–84199 | 85001–85098 |
Clocks in Phoenix are 1 h behind Salt Lake City right now, so a 11 h journey lands only 10 h later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Salt Lake City to Phoenix
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Staying in Phoenix
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix. Of the 725 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (382), and 7 are five-star. Across 170 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 109,945 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Phoenix from Salt Lake City?
813 km (505 mi) in a straight line, south of Salt Lake City; by road roughly 992 km (617 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Phoenix by train?
About 11 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salt Lake City and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Denver).
Where can I stay in Phoenix?
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix, 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.