There are 4 ways to get from Utica to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to BuffaloEmpire Service / ...
4h 9m$30–95Bus
- Take the bus from Utica to SyracuseAdt 264 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to BuffaloFlixBus 2686 / ...
4h 44m$38–80Drive 196.5 mi
- Drive from Utica to Buffalo196.5 mi
3h 27m$36–52Train via Syracuse
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation CenterLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to BuffaloEmpire Service / ...
4h 57m$43–169
Utica to Buffalo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utica to Buffalo is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Utica to Buffalo is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Utica to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Utica and arriving at Buffalo via Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
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 Trailways, depart from Utica 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 $35 - $85 and takes 4h 44m.
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 $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 9m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utica to Buffalo via Syracuse Bus Station in around 4h 44m.
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
- $35–70
- 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
- $18–50
- 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
- $29–45
- 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
- $40–75
- 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
- $16–27
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
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Utica to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $16–29
- Flexible
- $29–40
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- 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 Utica to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Utica to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Utica to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse 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 27m to drive from Utica to Buffalo.
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