What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Utica?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Utica is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Utica?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Utica is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Utica?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Utica. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Utica via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Utica?

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.

How far is it from Rochester to Utica?

The distance between Rochester and Utica is 134 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Utica without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Utica without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Utica?

The train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Utica bus from?

Rochester to Utica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Utica train from?

Rochester to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Utica?

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 $30 - $70 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Rochester to Utica bus arrive?

Rochester to Utica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.

Where does the Rochester to Utica train arrive?

Rochester to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Utica Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Utica?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Utica is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Rochester to Utica.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochester to Utica?

Book your Rochester to Utica train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rochester to Utica?

Book your Rochester to Utica bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Utica?

There are 28+ hotels available in Utica.

Rochester to Utica - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Utica by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak StationMaple Leaf / ...
2h 24m
$25–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus StationFlixBus 2685 / ...
2. Take the bus from Syracuse to UticaAdt 253 / ...
3h 50m
$32–69
Drive 132.7 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Utica132.7 mi
2h 24m
$25–35

Rochester to Utica by train

42Weekly Trains

2h 24mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.4 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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 $28–80 and the journey takes 2h 24m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Utica via Syracuse in around 3h 50m.

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