There are 9 ways to get from Hackensack to Utica by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to UticaVIA Rail
6h 13m$40–115Drive 206.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hackensack to Utica206.8 mi
4h 5m$38–55Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Gw Bridge Bus Terminal182 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Utica254
6h 58m$50–134Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)LGA - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Utica, NY
5h 20m$106–624Bus, train
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to UticaVIA Rail
6h 56m$43–120Bus
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to UticaPhk 704
8h 53m$48–195Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)EWR - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Utica, NY
5h 3m$92–491Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)JFK - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Utica, NY
5h 31m$134–793Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, train
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
6h 37m$256–803
Hackensack to Utica by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Utica is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Utica is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Utica. However, there are services departing from Hackensack Bus Terminal and arriving at Utica via New York and Albany, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Utica. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Utica via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Hackensack and Utica is 252 miles. The road distance is 208 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Utica without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Hackensack to Utica, including transfers.
Hackensack to Utica bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hackensack Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Utica train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Utica is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via Albany, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Utica once daily. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Utica via Gw Bridge Bus Terminal, New York, and Albany, Ny in around 6h 58m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $45–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $45–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–55
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $19–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $19–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $18–30
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Gw Bridge Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–19
Bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–19
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–25
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Albany, Ny to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $21–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–170
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–160
- Flexible
- $75–170
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Utica, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hackensack to Utica bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Gw Bridge Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Utica train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Utica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Utica is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Hackensack to Utica.
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