There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Utica by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Erie Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 13m$90–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus Greyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Utica Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
7h 35m$39–102Drive 282.9 mi
- Drive from Erie to Uticacar 282.9 mi
5h 5m$52–75
Erie to Utica by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Utica is to bus which costs $35 - $110 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Utica is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Utica. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Utica Bus Stop via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erie Station station and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Erie and Utica is 288 miles. The road distance is 284.6 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Utica without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $90 - $190.
The train from Erie Station to Utica Amtrak Station takes 5h 13m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Erie to Utica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Utica is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Utica Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Utica Bus Stop via Buffalo in around 7h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to Utica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Erie to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Utica Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Utica is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Erie to Utica.
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