Salt Lake City to Reno by train
Reno lies 687 km (427 mi) west of Salt Lake City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 18 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 838 km (521 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Salt Lake City | Reno | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 215,548 | 264,165 |
| Elevation | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) | 1,380 m (4,528 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 | Nevada-California-Oregon Railroad Depot |
| Postal codes | 84101–84199 | 89501–89599 |
Clocks in Reno are 1 h behind Salt Lake City right now, so a 9 h 18 min journey lands only 8 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Reno from Salt Lake City?
687 km (427 mi) in a straight line, west of Salt Lake City; by road roughly 838 km (521 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Reno by train?
About 9 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salt Lake City and Reno?
Reno is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.