There are 6 ways to get from New Jersey to Utica by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 50m$57–669Drive 218.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Uticacar 218.6 mi
4h 18m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Uticabus Adt A253-D / ...
6h 40m$43–73Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PHL - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 37m$137–1,000Train via Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Uticatrain VIA Rail
5h 53m$63–220Fly 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
6h 58m$138–1,004
New Jersey to Utica by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Utica is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Utica is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Utica. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Utica via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Utica station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between New Jersey and Utica is 248 miles. The road distance is 219.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Utica without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $55 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from New Jersey to Utica, including transfers.
New Jersey to Utica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Utica is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $55 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Utica Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Utica via Syracuse in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
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 Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
New Jersey to Utica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
New Jersey to Utica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Utica Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Utica is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from New Jersey to Utica.
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