There are 9 ways to get from Traverse City to Utica by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane TVC - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 56m$160–943Drive 642.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Uticacar 642.4 mi
11h 34m$118–170Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Utica Bus Stopbus
23h 10m$140–252Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
24h 25m$251–577Fly to Albany County Airport, train
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane TVC - ALB
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 54m$157–830Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane TVC - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Uticatrain
8h 39m$176–782Fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane TVC - BGM
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Syracusebus
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 59m$138–610Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane TVC - EWR
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Uticatrain
10h 12m$154–594Bus, train via Toronto
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Uticatrain
25h 25m$171–402
Traverse City to Utica by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Utica is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Utica is to fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs $160 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Utica. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Utica Bus Stop via Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
The distance between Traverse City and Utica is 550 miles. The road distance is 646.1 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Utica without a car is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Traverse City to Utica, including transfers.
Traverse City to Utica bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
Traverse City to Utica bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Utica is 646 miles. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Traverse City to Utica.
There are 27+ hotels available in Utica.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Traverse City to Utica Bus Stop via Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 23h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Traverse City to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Traverse City to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Traverse City to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Traverse City to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Traverse City to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Traverse City to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Traverse City to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Traverse City to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Traverse City to Newark Liberty International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- 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 Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
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