There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Utica by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane DCA - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Utica, NYbus
3h 21m$183–1,107Drive 371.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Uticacar 371.9 mi
7h 43m$68–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 26m$81–837Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Uticabus 254
11h 35m$78–195Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany County Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 57m$151–913Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane IAD - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Utica, NYbus
5h 12m$107–663Train via Albany
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 6m$91–902Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Uticabus Phk 704
12h 10m$126–199
Washington to Utica by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Utica is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Utica is to fly and bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $180 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Utica. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Utica via New York Midtown and Albany, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Utica station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Washington and Utica is 354 miles. The road distance is 374.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Utica without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs $80 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Washington to Utica, including transfers.
Washington to Utica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Utica is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs $80 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Albany, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Utica Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Utica via New York Midtown and Albany, Ny in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $20–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $20–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $18–30
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $23–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $23–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $20–35
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Utica, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $21–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- 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 Albany, Ny to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $35–70
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Utica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Washington to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Utica is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Washington to Utica.
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