There are 4 ways to get from Utica to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Erie StationLake Shore Limited
5h 20m$30–120Bus
- Take the bus from Utica to Syracuse254
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
7h 29m$58–159Drive 282.4 mi
- Drive from Utica to Erie282.4 mi
5h 5m$52–75Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Utica, NY to Syracuse Airport, NY
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Erie International Airport (ERI)SYR - ERI
8h 33m$172–803
Utica to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utica to Erie is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Utica to Erie is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Utica to Erie. However, there are services departing from Utica and arriving at Erie via Syracuse Bus Station and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Utica Amtrak Station station and arriving at Erie Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Utica and Erie is 288 miles. The road distance is 284.1 miles.
The best way to get from Utica to Erie without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $120.
The train from Utica Amtrak Station to Erie Station takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Utica to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Utica station.
Utica to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Utica Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Utica to Erie is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utica to Erie via Syracuse Bus Station and Buffalo in around 7h 29m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Erie International Airport via Philadelphia, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Erie International Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–75
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $35–120
- Business - advance purchase
- $50–230
- Business Class
- $80–280
- 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
- $28–95
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $55–95
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
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- 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
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Utica, NY to Syracuse Airport, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Utica to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Utica to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utica to Erie is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Utica to Erie.
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