There are 3 ways to get from Utica to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Utica to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utica to Rochester is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Utica to Rochester is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Utica to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Utica and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Utica Amtrak Station station and arriving at Rochester. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Utica and Rochester is 134 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.
The best way to get from Utica to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $25 - $85.
The train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochester takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Utica to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Utica station.
Utica to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Utica Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Utica to Rochester is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $25 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochester 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 2h 23m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utica to Rochester Bus Stop via Syracuse Bus Station in around 3h 30m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $28–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $28–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $25–40
- 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
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
- $15–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- 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
- $15–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Utica to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Utica to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utica to Rochester is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Utica to Rochester.
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