FrontRunner — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The FrontRunner connects Provo, UT and Salt Lake City, UT over a 89-mile route operated by Utah Transit Authority, calling at 2 stations across 1 state.

Quick Facts

Operator: Utah Transit Authority
Service type: Commuter Rail
Endpoints: Provo ↔ Salt Lake City
Distance: 89 mi
Frequency: Weekday service every 30 minutes peak
Stations: 2
States served: 1 (UT)
Typical fare range: $3 – $11

Route guide

The FrontRunner is a commuter rail service operated by Utah Transit Authority. Trains run Weekday service every 30 minutes peak over 89 miles of mainline track between Provo and Salt Lake City, calling at 2 intermediate and terminal stations across 1 state. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Wasatch Front range views the entire route, with the Great Salt Lake glimpsed north of Salt Lake City.

History & service notes

Opened in 2008 between Salt Lake City and Pleasant View, with extension south to Provo in 2012. Operates on UTA-owned rights of way along the former D&RGW main. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the FrontRunner includes bombardier bi-level coaches and MP36PH-3C locomotives. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.

Stops along the route

Stations are listed in geographical order from Provo to Salt Lake City. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

Sample fares & travel times

Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.

From	To	Distance	Time	Fare
Provo	Salt Lake City	89 mi	1h 57m	$8 – $13

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From Provo, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Salt Lake City. The corridor passes through cities including Provo, Salt Lake City, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.

Trip planning tip. The FrontRunner's lowest fares typically appear when booked 14 days or more in advance, and on midweek departures. Same-day "walk-up" fares are usually closer to the upper end of the range shown. Saver and Value buckets sell out first.