There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Dodge City by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly to Dodge City Regional Airport
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane SLC - DDC
5h 31m$78–387Bus, train
- Take the bus from Redwood Rd @ 758 S to Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerquebus Salt Lake
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Dodge City Stationtrain Southwest Chief
21h 22m$403–599Bus
- Take the bus from Redwood Rd @ 758 S to El Pasobus Salt Lake
- Take the bus from El Paso to Dodge Citybus El Paso
25h 2m$232–305Drive 834.3 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Dodge Citycar 834.3 mi
15h 26m$153–220Fly to Hays Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)plane SLC - HYS
- Drive from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Dodge Citycar
7h 21m$86–401Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Dodge City Stationtrain Southwest Chief
44h 2m$1,134–1,768
Salt Lake City to Dodge City by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Dodge City is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 15h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Dodge City is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $75 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Dodge City. However, there are services departing from Redwood Rd @ 758 S and arriving at Dodge City via El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to Dodge City station. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Dodge City Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 2m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Dodge City is 690 miles. The road distance is 839.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Dodge City without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 22m and costs $400 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Salt Lake City to Dodge City, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Dodge City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Redwood Rd @ 758 S station.
Salt Lake City to Dodge City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Dodge City is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $75 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $310 and takes 25h 2m, you could also train, which costs $1,100 - $1,800 and takes 44h 2m.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Dodge City, KS, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redwood Rd @ 758 S to Dodge City via El Paso in around 25h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Hays Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Dodge City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Dodge City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Redwood Rd @ 758 S to Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Redwood Rd @ 758 S to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to Dodge City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Salt Lake City to Dodge City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Dodge City is 1h ahead of Salt Lake City. It is currently 16:00 in Salt Lake City and 17:00 in Dodge City.
Salt Lake City to Dodge City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Dodge City is 839 miles. It takes approximately 15h 26m to drive from Salt Lake City to Dodge City.
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