There are 7 ways to get from Manhattan to Utica by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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 via Albany
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 11m$59–251Drive 218.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Uticacar 218.3 mi
4h 18m$40–58Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Uticabus 254 / ...
5h 50m$43–123Fly from Laguardia 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
5h 45m$130–984Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Uticatrain VIA Rail
6h 2m$63–217Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Uticabus Adt P704-D / ...
6h 45m$40–170Fly from John F. Kennedy 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 55m$111–795
Manhattan to Utica by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Utica is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Utica is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Utica. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Utica station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Manhattan and Utica is 238 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Utica without a car is to train via Albany which takes 5h 11m and costs $55 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Manhattan to Utica, including transfers.
Manhattan to Utica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Utica is to train via Albany which takes 5h 11m and costs $55 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Albany, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Utica Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Utica via Albany, Ny in around 5h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany, Ny to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Manhattan to Utica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Manhattan to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Utica is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Manhattan to Utica.
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