There are 10 ways to get from Princeton to Utica by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Uticatrain VIA Rail
7h 15m$40–130Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Uticabus 254
8h 30m$84–201Drive 228.3 mi
- Drive from Princeton to Uticacar 228.3 mi
5h 45m$42–61Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane EWR - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Utica, NYbus
5h 40m$113–548Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Uticabus Phk 704
9h 25m$124–181Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PHL - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Utica, NYbus
6h 27m$111–862Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Utica, NYbus
6h 35m$108–584Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Utica, NYbus
7h 25m$106–651Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 35m$244–885Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Utica Bus Stopbus
9h 25m$68–404
Princeton to Utica by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Utica is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Utica is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Utica. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Utica via New York and Albany, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Utica. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Utica via Princeton Jct. and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Princeton and Utica is 289 miles. The road distance is 229.6 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Utica without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $35 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Princeton to Utica, including transfers.
Princeton to Utica bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Utica train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Utica is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $35 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Albany, which costs $80 - $210 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton to Utica via Princeton Jct. and New York Penn Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Utica via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Albany, and Albany, Ny in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
- 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
- $35–100
- 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
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $20–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $20–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $19–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–120
- 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
- $22–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
- 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
Princeton to Utica bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Utica train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Utica is 230 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Princeton to Utica.
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