There are 5 ways to get from New Jersey to Utica by train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Uticatrain VIA Rail
5h 54m$63–230Drive 218.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Uticacar 218.6 mi
4h 18m$40–58Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Uticabus Adt A253 / ...
6h 30m$46–88Train, fly
- 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 32m$141–961Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Uticabus Adt P704
8h 24m$48–207
New Jersey to Utica by train
Questions & Answers
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 30m.
No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Utica. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Utica via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
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 54m and costs $60 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Utica is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $60 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Syracuse, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Utica once daily. Tickets cost $60–220 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Utica via Syracuse in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–220
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $60–160
- Business
- $95–210
- Business Plus
- $110–220
- 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
- $14–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–140
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $16–65
- Economy Plus
- $18–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $16–29
- Flexible
- $29–40
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–38
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
Bus from New York to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–170
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–160
- Flexible
- $75–170
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–25
- Website
- example.com
Bus from New York to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
New Jersey to Utica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
New Jersey to Utica train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Utica 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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