There are 11 ways to get from Jamaica to Utica by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Uticatrain VIA Rail
5h 53m$65–219Drive 228.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jamaica to Uticacar 228.6 mi
4h 32m$42–61Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A524 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Uticabus 254 / ...
7h 19m$45–143Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 32m$106–786Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Uticabus Adt P704 / ...
8h 19m$43–173Fly Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 16m$133–988Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 1m$142–811Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 47m$169–1,013Fly Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 45m$110–775Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Utica Bus Stopbus
7h 18m$61–325Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 51m$169–889
Jamaica to Utica by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Utica is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica to Utica is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to Utica. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Utica via Albany, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Utica. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Utica via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Jamaica and Utica is 249 miles. The road distance is 229.9 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Utica without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $65 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Jamaica to Utica, including transfers.
Jamaica to Utica bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Jamaica to Utica train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Utica is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $65 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Albany, which costs $45 - $150 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Utica once daily. Tickets cost $60–210 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jamaica to Utica via Penn Station, New York, Albany, and Albany, Ny in around 7h 19m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $70–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–170
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–150
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–140
- Business Plus
- $55–150
- Economy
- $15–65
- Economy Plus
- $17–70
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–150
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–140
- Business Plus
- $55–150
- Economy
- $15–65
- Economy Plus
- $17–70
Train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–110
Train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–110
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $20–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $22–75
- Economy Plus
- $25–85
Train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–110
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Albany
- Saver
- $29–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
Bus from Albany, Ny to Utica
- Saver
- $21–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from New York to Utica
- Saver
- $40–160
- Flexible
- $75–170
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Booking & Getting There
Jamaica to Utica bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Jamaica to Utica train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Utica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to Utica is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Jamaica to Utica.
There are 27+ hotels available in Utica.







