How to Get Around Salt Lake City on the Cheap

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Plan a ride on Salt Lake City's light rail system

   You can access the system via 28 stations in the downtown, business district and residential areas.
   
   Routes begin around 5:00 a.m. and continue past midnight.
   
   Each route has its own operating hours, so check the TRAX route maps for times.
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   Step 2: known as TRAX.

   Ticket vending machines for TRAX only take cash. (Note:
   Most ticket kiosks now accept credit/debit cards as well as cash).
   
   You cannot purchase one-day or single-ride fare online. , If TRAX doesn't lead directly to your destination, there are many areas where you can catch a city bus right off the TRAX light rail. , Riding in the areas around the Temple Square and close to the state capitol is completely free.
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   Step 3: Pay for your TRAX tickets online at the Utah Transit Authority website

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   Step 4: or find a ticket kiosk located at TRAX stations.

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   Step 5: Drive your car to one of the transit's park-and-ride lots and board a TRAX light rail train to get to your destination.

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   Step 6: Stay downtown to travel for free on the TRAX light rail.

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