There are 5 ways to get from Utica to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Utica Amtrak Station to Buffalotrain Empire Service / ...
4h 9m$30–95Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171
4h 40m$30–70Drive 196.5 mi
- Drive from Utica to Buffalocar 196.5 mi
3h 28m$36–52Train via Syracuse
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalotrain Empire Service / ...
4h 57m$43–170Bus via Ithaca
- Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus FlixBus N2687 / ...
6h 49m$43–125
Utica to Buffalo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utica to Buffalo is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Utica to Buffalo is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Utica Bus Stop and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Utica Amtrak Station station and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Utica and Buffalo is 203 miles. The road distance is 197.6 miles.
The best way to get from Utica to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $95.
The train from Utica Amtrak Station to Buffalo takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Utica to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Utica Bus Stop station.
Utica to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Utica Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Utica to Buffalo is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Buffalo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 9m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Utica Bus Stop to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $16–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $16–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $16–28
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $27–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Utica Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Utica Bus Stop to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Ithaca to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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More Questions & Answers
Utica to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Utica to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utica to Buffalo is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Utica to Buffalo.
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