There are 5 ways to get from Utica to Amherst by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
4h 58m$29–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 4m$110–170Drive 173.7 mi
- Drive from Utica to Amherstcar 173.7 mi
3h 53m$32–46Train, bus via Albany
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
5h 43m$42–188Train, bus
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Pittsfield ITC to Academy of Musicbus 904
7h 11m
Utica to Amherst by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Utica to Amherst is to bus which costs $29 - $50 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Utica to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Utica to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Utica Bus Stop and arriving at Amherst Community Health Ctr via Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Utica station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Utica Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Utica and Amherst is 200 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.
The best way to get from Utica to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Utica to Amherst, including transfers.
Utica to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Utica Bus Stop station.
Utica to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Utica Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Utica to Amherst is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Utica Bus Stop to Springfield Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $28–85
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Utica Bus Stop to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Utica Bus Stop to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Utica to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Utica to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utica to Amherst is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Utica to Amherst.
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