There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Utica by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Rochester to Utica by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Utica is to bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Utica is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Utica Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Rochester and Utica is 134 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Utica without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $90.
The train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Rochester to Utica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Utica is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 24m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Utica Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $29–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $29–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $25–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Utica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Utica Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Utica Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Utica is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Rochester to Utica.
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