San Diego to Provo by train
Provo lies 970 km (603 mi) north-east of San Diego, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 7 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,183 km (735 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| San Diego | Provo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 115,162 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | Santa Fe Depot, Old Town Transit Center, Sorrento Valley station | Provo, Provo Central |
| Postal codes | 92101–92199 | 84601–84606 |
Clocks in Provo are 1 h ahead of San Diego right now, so a 13 h 7 min journey lands 14 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Provo from San Diego?
970 km (603 mi) in a straight line, north-east of San Diego; by road roughly 1,183 km (735 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Provo by train?
About 13 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Diego and Provo?
Provo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Los_Angeles).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.