What is the cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Utica?

The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Utica is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo to Utica?

The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Utica is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Buffalo and Utica?

No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Utica. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Utica via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Buffalo and Utica?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Buffalo and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Buffalo to Utica?

The distance between Buffalo and Utica is 203 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.

How do I travel from Buffalo to Utica without a car?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Utica without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Utica?

The train from Buffalo to Utica Amtrak Station takes 3h 41m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Utica bus from?

Buffalo to Utica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo station.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Utica train from?

Buffalo to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.

Train or bus from Buffalo to Utica?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Utica is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Buffalo to Utica bus arrive?

Buffalo to Utica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.

Where does the Buffalo to Utica train arrive?

Buffalo to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Utica Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Buffalo to Utica?

Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Utica is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Buffalo to Utica.

How do I get a train ticket from Buffalo to Utica?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Buffalo to Utica?

Book your Buffalo to Utica bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Utica?

There are 28+ hotels available in Utica.

Buffalo to Utica - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Buffalo to Utica by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Buffalo to Utica Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
3h 41m
$30–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus StationFlixBus 2685 / ...
2. Take the bus from Syracuse to UticaAdt 253 / ...
5h 25m
$40–79
Drive 195.7 mi
1. Drive from Buffalo to Utica195.7 mi
3h 30m
$36–52

Buffalo to Utica by train

28Weekly Trains

3h 41mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Utica, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Utica Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 3h 41m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Utica via Syracuse in around 5h 25m.

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