The average bus between Utica and Jersey City takes 7h 59m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Utica to Jersey City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Utica and Jersey City. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utica is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Jersey City at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Albany and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 21m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes
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15h 19m • 2 changes


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6h 21m • 2 changes
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14h 41m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Utica to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Utica station and arriving at Jersey City station via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Utica to Jersey City bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Utica station.
Utica to Jersey City bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave station.
The distance between Utica and Jersey City is 280.6 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a bus from Utica to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Albany, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 28m.