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ITINERARY
12h 46m736 miles6 stops
1
Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround
2
Angel Island State Park
The largest island in San Francisco Bay features magnificent views of Marin County and San Francisco, while offering a wide variety of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.
3
Incline Beach
4
Wide Open Reno
Wide Open Reno experience pushes the envelope of an adventure based vacation. Much more than a simple racing school or guided low-speed tour, our exclusive open-wheel tour cars provide our guests with the performance and safety of a modern desert racer, but are comfortable enough for anyone to drive. Seasoned guides lead you through the entire journey.
5
Great Salt Lake
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
6
Sugar House Park
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
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OVERVIEW
San Francisco to Salt Lake City
1
Start:Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(992) review
Powell and Market Streets, San Francisco, CA 94102
2
Start:Angel Island State Park
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(990) review
The largest island in San Francisco Bay features magnificent views of Marin County and San Francisco, while offering a wide variety of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.
3
Start:Incline Beach
Incline Village, Lake Tahoe (Nevada), Nevada·
4.0
(97) review
Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV
4
Start:Wide Open Reno
Sparks, Nevada·
4.5
(7) review
Wide Open Reno experience pushes the envelope of an adventure based vacation. Much more than a simple racing school or guided low-speed tour, our exclusive open-wheel tour cars provide our guests with the performance and safety of a modern desert racer, but are comfortable enough for anyone to drive. Seasoned guides lead you through the entire journey.
5
Start:Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.0
(987) review
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
6
Start:Sugar House Park
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(99) review
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
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What's the driving distance between San Francisco and Salt Lake City?
The distance is 736 miles
What's the travel time between San Francisco and Salt Lake City?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 12h 46m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Salt Lake City?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Salt Lake City
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