Amtrak to Zion National Park

Zion National Park is a four-hour drive away from the closest Amtrak stations in Flagstaff and Salt Lake City. It’s easy to rent a car in both places for the drive, plus there are guided tour options from a variety of cities if you prefer a car-free option.

In this guide, learn about all the ways you can visit Zion National Park by train, including rental cars, guided trips, and package vacations.

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Flagstaff to Zion

Book tickets on the Southwest Chief route to reach Flagstaff. The city is very walkable and you can rent cars through Enterprise and Budget near the Amtrak station. You can also rent a car through Turo (cars can sometimes be left at the train station for you).

Salt Lake City to Zion

Book tickets on the scenic California Zephyr route to reach Salt Lake City where you can rent a car or book a guided tour. However, train arrival times aren’t ideal, either middle of the night or around midnight if no delays.

Turo is great option if a car can be left at the station for you. Otherwise, you’ll need to stay a night in the city (view places to stay near the station) or otherwise wait until the car rental offices open. View and compare car rental prices on Kayak.

You can also book a guided tour from Salt Lake City. Top-rated options:

Las Vegas to Zion

Another option is to travel to Las Vegas on Amtrak (train and bus). From there, you can book a variety of guided day trips to Zion National Park. There’s also a popular two-day tour that includes stops in Zion and the Grand Canyon.