How to get from SLC to Salt Lake City
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| UTA TRAX Green Line (to downtown) | USD 2.50 | 20 min |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | USD 25–40 | 15–30 min |
SLC is 8km from downtown — UTA TRAX Green Line is the cheap fast option (USD 2.50, 20 min). The station is at the airport. Salt Lake City sits at 4,226 ft elevation — drink water on arrival. For 6+ hour winter layovers: ski day in Park City via shuttle.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into SLC.
Getting out of Salt Lake City (SLC)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Salt Lake City International Airport to Salt Lake City cost?
USD 25–40 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from SLC to Salt Lake City?
UTA TRAX Green Line (to downtown) at USD 2.50 — 20 min to central Salt Lake City.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in USA?
Same USA rules — ESTA or visa required. Delta's mountain hub — international connecting at SLC must clear US immigration.