What is the travel distance from Rochester to Utica?

The distance between Rochester and Utica is around 194 km (121 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Utica?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Rochester, and end it at Union Station, in Utica.

Bus Rochester to Utica from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	6h 30m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	4h 50m	4:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	6h 30m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	4h 50m	4:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	18h 20m	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan + Pine Hill Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	18h 20m	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	6h 30m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	4h 50m	4:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	Fastest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan + Pine Hill Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	18h 20m	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
New York Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	18h 20m	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	6h 30m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	4h 50m	4:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	18h 20m	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	4h 50m	4:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	Fastest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan + Pine Hill Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	18h 20m	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	18h 20m	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	7h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:47 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Utica

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Utica. The journey takes about 2 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2h 19mAverage Duration

194 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $311	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $158	Average Duration2h 19m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Utica?

Stops in Rochester

A
Bus Station
186 Cumberland St (Across from the Amtrak Terminal) , Rochester, NY 14605
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B
U of R
Rush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
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C
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
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Stops in Utica

A
Union Station
321 Main St, Utica, NY 13501
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,387 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY by bus

What is the travel distance from Rochester to Utica?
The distance between Rochester and Utica is around 194 km (121 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Utica?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Rochester, and end it at Union Station, in Utica.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$48

11-19

No data

Today

No data

11-21

$59

11-22

$58

11-23

$52

11-24

$56

11-25

$66

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $48 to $66 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-23.