There are 12 ways to get from Ocean City to Utica by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Albany
best- Take the bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 34m$81–319Drive 308.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocean City to Uticacar 308.7 mi
7h 7m$57–82Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Uticabus 254
10h 1m$64–188Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- 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
9h 13m$141–994Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Uticatrain VIA Rail
9h 42m$83–281Train
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 59m$84–886Bus
- Take the bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from New York to Kingstonbus
- Take the bus from Kingston to Uticabus
11h 47mBus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- 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
9h 28m$125–803Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal 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
9h 22m$133–1,012Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, train
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
10h$120–849Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Rochester, train
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 55m$169–1,037Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Watertown International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Watertown International Airport (ART)plane PHL - ART
- Take the bus from Watertown Airport to Lowville Dollar Generalbus
- Take the bus from Lowville to Union Stationbus
10h 55m$70–461
Ocean City to Utica by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ocean City to Utica is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ocean City to Utica is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocean City to Utica. However, there are services departing from Ocean City Transportation Center and arriving at Utica via New York and Albany, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ocean City to Utica station. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
The distance between Ocean City and Utica is 417 miles. The road distance is 310.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ocean City to Utica without a car is to bus and train via Albany which takes 9h 34m and costs $80 - $320.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Ocean City to Utica, including transfers.
Ocean City to Utica bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ocean City Transportation Center station.
Ocean City to Utica train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Ocean City to Utica is to bus via Albany which takes 10h 1m and costs $60 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $900 and takes 10h 59m.
What companies run services between Ocean City, NJ, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Utica via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Albany, and Albany, Ny in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station via Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, 30th Street Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 10h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Watertown International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $20–65
Bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $20–65
Bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $20–65
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
Bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $20–65
Bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $20–65
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Booking & Getting There
Ocean City to Utica bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Ocean City to Utica train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocean City to Utica is 311 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Ocean City to Utica.
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