How far is Utica from Philadelphia?

Utica and Philadelphia are 216 miles (349 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Utica to Philadelphia leave from Union Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Franklin Institute, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, The Barnes Foundation, Reading Terminal Market and National Museum of Jewish History.

Bus Utica to Philadelphia from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Utica to Philadelphia on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	8:30am	Union Station	9h 30m	6:00pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	Utica Bus Stop	7h 50m	12:50am	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	Bus	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	12h 30m	8:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	Utica Bus Stop	10h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	11h 20m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Utica to Philadelphia on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	8:30am	Union Station	9h 30m	6:00pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	Utica Bus Stop	7h 50m	12:50am	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	Bus	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	12h 30m	8:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	Utica Bus Stop	10h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	11h 20m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Utica to Philadelphia on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	8:30am	Union Station	9h 30m	6:00pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	Utica Bus Stop	7h 50m	12:50am	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	Bus	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	12h 30m	8:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	Utica Bus Stop	10h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	8:30am	Union Station	9h 55m	6:25pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	No tags

Next departures for Utica to Philadelphia on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	8:30am	Union Station	9h 30m	6:00pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	8h 15m	8:55pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	Bus	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	12h 30m	8:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	11h 25m	7:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	8:30am	Union Station	9h 55m	6:25pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Utica to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 11 hours and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

11hAverage Duration

218 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $239	Average Duration11h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$65 - $933	Average Duration8h 6m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Utica and Philadelphia?

Stops in Utica

A
Union Station
321 Main St, Utica, NY 13501
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Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/587,387 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.

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Trailways is a network of over 70 bus companies that focus on providing quality bus rides at affordable prices all over the US since 1936. Among the most famous affiliates are Trailways of New York, Pine Hill Trailways, Adirondack Trailways and Burlington Trailways. Trailways buses have WiFi, power outlets, bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests. You can find two different types of Trailway fares: saver and flexible. Saver tickets are non-refundable, while flexible tickets are fully reimbursed up to one hour before travel time. If you're traveling with them, don't forget to print your boarding pass and show a valid photo ID to board the bus.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$74

11/20

$68

Today

$56

11/22

$110

11/23

$84

11/24

$86

11/25

$138

11/26

$185

The cheapest trip from Utica, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $56

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $56 to $198 for a bus ticket from Utica, NY to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually FlixBus 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.