Salt Lake City to Park City: drive time, shuttles and winter driving

Park City is about 38 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), roughly 40 minutes by car without traffic or snow via I-80 through Parleys Canyon. From downtown Salt Lake City it's about 31 miles (35 minutes). Allow extra time on weekend mornings and storm days.

Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic or snow. Snow forecast updated Nov 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM MT.

From SLC airport: 40 minutes; 38 miles
From downtown Salt Lake City: 35 minutes; 31 miles
Snow next 7 days: 0.0"; Park City
Main route: I-80 through Parleys Canyon

The route

I-80 east up Parleys Canyon and over Parleys Summit to Kimball Junction, then SR-224 into Park City (SR-248 from Quinns Junction is the other way in).

Ways to get from Salt Lake City to Park City

Drive yourself

The most flexible option, and the only way to chase the best snow day by day. In winter, rent an AWD or 4WD vehicle with good tires.

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High Valley Transit Route 107 (PC-SLC Connect)

Bus from Salt Lake Central Station to Kimball Junction Transit Center, where Park City's free buses connect.

Schedules and fares ↗

Airport shuttles

Canyon Transportation (counter on the airport's ground level) and Salt Lake Express run shared and private rides from SLC to Park City.

Schedules and fares ↗

Winter driving: what to know

UDOT puts the traction law in place on I-80 through Parleys Canyon during storms, and has also applied it on SR-224 up toward Empire Pass.
Crashes on icy mornings can back up eastbound I-80 toward Park City for miles, so check UDOT's road info before you go.

More tips in our guide to winter driving to ski resorts.

Tip: Visit Park City puts the airport about 35 minutes away, one of the shortest airport-to-resort trips in North America.

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Salt Lake City to Park City FAQ

How long is the drive from Salt Lake City to Park City?

Is there a shuttle or bus from Salt Lake City to Park City?

Yes. High Valley Transit Route 107 (PC-SLC Connect): Bus from Salt Lake Central Station to Kimball Junction Transit Center, where Park City's free buses connect. Airport shuttles: Canyon Transportation (counter on the airport's ground level) and Salt Lake Express run shared and private rides from SLC to Park City. Check each operator for current schedules and fares.

Do I need snow tires or chains to drive to Park City?

UDOT puts the traction law in place on I-80 through Parleys Canyon during storms, and has also applied it on SR-224 up toward Empire Pass.

How much snow is Park City getting this week?

As of November 8, 2026, Park City has 0.0" of snow forecast over the next 7 days.

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