What is the travel distance from Utica to Buffalo?

The distance separating Utica and Buffalo is 185 miles (298 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Utica to Buffalo?

The majority of buses traveling from Utica to Buffalo start their journey at Union Station and wind up at Buffalo Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Utica to Buffalo from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Utica to Buffalo on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	7h 5m	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	4h 45m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	5h 50m	6:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags
	Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	6h 45m	4:40am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures for Utica to Buffalo on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	7h 5m	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	4h 45m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	5h 50m	6:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags
	Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	6h 45m	4:40am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures for Utica to Buffalo on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	7h 5m	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	4h 45m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	5h 50m	6:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags
	Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	6h 45m	4:40am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures for Utica to Buffalo on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	7h 5m	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	4h 45m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	5h 50m	6:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags
	Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	6h 45m	4:40am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures for Utica to Buffalo on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	5h 50m	6:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	4h 45m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
	Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	7h 5m	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	6h 45m	4:40am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures for Utica to Buffalo on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	4h 45m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest
Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	8:30am	Union Station	19h 15m	3:45am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:33 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Utica to Buffalo

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 3 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

3h 39mAverage Duration

185 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $91	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $137	Average Duration3h 39m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,123 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Utica and Buffalo?

Stops in Utica

A - Union Station

Stops in Buffalo

A - Buffalo Airport

B - Transportation Center

C - Exchange Street Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY by bus

What is the travel distance from Utica to Buffalo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Utica to Buffalo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$51

11/11

$55

Today

$51

11/13

$41

11/14

$52

11/15

$44

11/16

$52

11/17

$41

The cheapest trip from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $55 for a bus ticket from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.