Frequently Asked Questions
Questions Regarding Opening Day, April 26
Q. When do free public rides begin?
A. On opening day, the first public rides begin at approximately 2 p.m. Below is a tentative schedule for the first public train departure at each station:
- Ogden: 1:38 p.m.
- Roy: 1:45 p.m.
- Clearfield: 1:37 p.m.
- Layton: 1:30 p.m.
- Farmington: 1:20 p.m.
- Woods Cross: 1:07 p.m.
- Salt Lake: 2:25 p.m.
Q. How do I get a ticket for a free ride opening day?
A. No tickets are being issued for free public rides. Free rides are being offered on a first-come, first-serve basis only. You must wait in line in order to board the train.
Q. Can I get off in Salt Lake City/Ogden/etc. and then get back on board later?
A. Yes, but you will have to wait in line again to reboard the train. Due to expected high ridership on opening day, you may experience a long wait before being able to board for your return trip. We recommend staying on board until you return to your station of departure to avoid delays.
Q. How long does the ride take?
A. Approximately 2 hours round trip if you visit all stations along the route. Travel time from Salt Lake City to Ogden is approximately 1 hour.
General Questions
Q. Are there restroom facilities on the train?
A. Yes, a restroom is available in the lead car (the one closest to the locomotive).
Q. Can you walk between cars on the train?
A. Yes, it is safe to pass through the designated passages between train cars while the train is moving.
Q. How much does it cost to ride?
A. It is a distance-based fare. The base fare to ride one station is $2.50 plus $0.50 for each additional station. Fares include a free transfer to buses and TRAX.
- Total fare from SLC to Ogden is $5.00
- Monthly pass is $145.00, which is the same as a monthly express bus pass
- A family pass is $12.50 for two adults and up to 6 children under 18, good for one round-trip from 5 p.m. to closing on Weekdays and anytime Saturday
- Up to two children under age 6 can ride free with a paying adult
- For additional fare options, visit www.rideuta.com
Q. How often will FrontRunner run?
A. FrontRunner will run every 30 minutes during daytime hours and hourly in the evening. FrontRunner service will run from approximately 5 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays. No Sunday service.
Q. Is FrontRunner accessible for people with disabilities?
A. Yes. FrontRunner and its stations and park and ride lots are fully ADA accessible.
Q. Do buses or TRAX connect up to FrontRunner?
A. Yes, bus and TRAX connections are available at or near all FrontRunner stations. For a list of connections, visit www.rideuta.com.
Q. Are Salt Lake Central Station and the new TRAX stops included in the Free Fare Zone?
A. Yes, the Free Fare Zone has been extended to include all three new stations along the TRAX extension, including Salt Lake Central Station.
Q. When will FrontRunner go to Brigham City?
A. FrontRunner does not currently have funding to be extended to Brigham City at this time. It will open north to Pleasant View in late 2008.
Q. When will FrontRunner open to Pleasant View?
A. FrontRunner service to Pleasant View will begin later this year.
Q. When will FrontRunner go to Provo?
A. FrontRunner South to Provo will break ground on construction this summer and is expected to be completed by 2015 at the latest.