There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Utica by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Albany
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 11m$60–171Train
cheapest- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Uticatrain VIA Rail
6h 3m$38–107Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Uticabus 254 / ...
5h 50m$41–134Drive 218.3 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Uticacar 218.3 mi
4h 18m$40–58Fly Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 52m$91–664Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Uticabus Adt P704
6h 45m$40–170Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 2m$82–535Fly Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 6m$70–506
Manhattan to Utica by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Utica is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Utica is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Utica. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Utica station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Manhattan and Utica is 238 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Utica without a car is to train via Albany which takes 5h 11m and costs $60 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Manhattan to Utica, including transfers.
Manhattan to Utica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Utica is to train via Albany which takes 5h 11m and costs $60 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Albany, which costs $40 - $140 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Utica Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Utica via Albany, Ny in around 5h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $23–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $23–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $20–35
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $16–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $16–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $15–27
Train from New York Penn Station to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $45–100
- 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
- $18–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $20–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $20–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $18–30
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Albany, Ny to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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 New York 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
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Utica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Manhattan to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Utica is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Manhattan to Utica.
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