Trains tickets from Salt Lake City to Detroit, MI

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Next departures to Detroit

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Detroit.

Average Price$227 - $420Average Duration3d 16h
60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$169 - $454Average Duration1d 18h
218kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 18hAverage Duration
$169Cheapest ticket
218kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salt Lake City to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$341
Average train trip duration1d 18h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:20am
Distance1485 miles (2394 km)

Salt Lake City to Detroit Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/16
No data
08/17
$341
Today
$257
08/19
$274
08/20
$249
08/21
No data
08/22
$274
08/23
$318
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of $249

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salt Lake City to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $249 to $1,097 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $249 which is on 2025-08-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Salt Lake City to Detroit is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Detroit, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Salt Lake City and Detroit, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Salt Lake City to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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