There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Carson City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SLC - RNO
- Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
5h 34m$176–343Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus Crsn
11h 56m$88–137Train, bus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus Crsn
12h 29m$318–489Drive 534.2 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Carson Citycar 534.2 mi
8h 1m$98–141
Salt Lake City to Carson City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Carson City is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Carson City is to fly and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $170 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Carson City. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Carson City is 460 miles. The road distance is 537.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Carson City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Salt Lake City to Carson City, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Carson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City to Carson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Carson City is 1h behind Salt Lake City. It is currently 17:50 in Salt Lake City and 16:50 in Carson City.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Carson City is 537 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Salt Lake City to Carson City.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 11h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–490
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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