Bus Tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY

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Next departures for Rochester to Utica on October 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Rochester
Utica Bus StopCheapest
FlixBus
Rochester
Utica Bus StopFastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways
Bus Station
Union StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Rochester
Utica Bus StopNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Utica

Bus
Average PriceUS$20 - US$197Average Duration8h 15m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$30 - US$85Average Duration2h 26m
18kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Rochester to Utica

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Utica. The journey takes about 2 hours 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
2h 26mAverage Duration
US$30Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$29
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 15m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance194 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Rochester to Utica Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rochester, NY, US - Utica, NY

  1. What is the travel distance from Rochester to Utica?

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

  2. 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
10-03
US$20
10-04
US$20
Today
US$21
10-06
US$23
10-07
US$25
10-08
No data
10-09
No data
10-10
US$29
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of US$20

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 US$20 to US$29 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 US$23 which is on 2025-10-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Rochester to Utica.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Rochester to Utica.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Rochester to Utica that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rochester to Utica, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Rochester, NY, US by bus?

Bus from Utica, NY to Rochester, NY, US

You can also go to Utica, NY by train

Train from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY

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