There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Utica by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 54m$81–736Drive 246.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Uticacar 246.1 mi
5h 53m$45–65Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Uticabus 254
8h 54m$65–159Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PHL - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 52m$130–980Train via Albany
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 30m$81–851Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York to Kingstonbus
- Take the bus from Kingston to Uticabus
11h 3mFly Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 31m$117–817Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 25m$166–1,005Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Watertown International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Watertown International Airport (ART)plane PHL - ART
- Take the bus from Watertown Airport to Lowville Dollar Generalbus
- Take the bus from Lowville to Union Stationbus
7h 25m$67–429Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- 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
7h 25m$127–1,342
Philadelphia to Utica by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Utica is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Utica is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs $130 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Utica. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Utica via New York and Albany, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Utica station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Utica is 328 miles. The road distance is 247.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Utica without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $80 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Philadelphia to Utica, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Utica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Utica is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $80 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Albany, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Utica Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Utica via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Albany, and Albany, Ny in around 8h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Watertown International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany, Ny to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Utica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Utica is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Philadelphia to Utica.
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