There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo to Utica by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Buffalo to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 41m$30–95Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Utica Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
4h 40m$30–70Drive 195.7 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Uticacar 195.7 mi
3h 31m$36–52Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Utica Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2691
7h 10m$35–60
Buffalo to Utica by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Utica is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Utica is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buffalo and arriving at Utica Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
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.
The distance between Buffalo and Utica is 203 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Utica without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $95.
The train from Buffalo to Utica Amtrak Station takes 3h 41m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Buffalo to Utica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Utica is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.
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 $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 41m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Utica Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Utica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Utica Bus Stop station.
Buffalo to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Utica Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Utica is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Buffalo to Utica.
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