Getting There By Rail
Amtrak (tel: (800) 872 7245; website: www.amtrak.com) is the national rail service provider, serving Salt Lake City. Amtrak services are comfortable and generally reliable, although it is always a good idea for travellers to confirm reservations and check train times prior to departure.
Salt Lake City Station is located Downtown, at 340 South 600 West (tel: (801) 531 0188); facilities are basic but include snack bars, toilets and car hire from Hertz. Tickets are available for purchase at the station, online through Amtrak or reserved by telephone and picked up at the station (photo ID is required).
Rail services: The California Zephyr, which operates daily, is a splendid scenic route between Salt Lake City and Denver, Colorado (journey time – 15 hours), with a service east to Chicago (journey time – 35 hours), west to Reno (journey time – 10 hours), Nevada (journey time – 16 hours) and San Francisco (journey time – 18 hours).
Transport to the city: The station is fairly central – approximately a 15-minute walk to Temple Square – and taxis are available.
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Getting There By Rail