What is the travel distance from Rochester to Utica?

About 121 miles (194 km) separate Rochester and Utica.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Rochester to Utica start their journey at Bus Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Rochester to Utica from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on November 15
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 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	4h 50m	4:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
New York 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	1:20am	Rochester	6h 30m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	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 17
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 + Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	18h 20m	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	6h 30m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	16h 10m	5:05pm	Union Station	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	1:20am	Rochester	6h 30m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Utica

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Utica. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

121 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $222	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $83	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,318 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.

New York Trailways

4/54,411 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Utica?

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Stops in Utica

A - Union Station

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

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The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $26

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 $26 to $36 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 $28 which is on 2025-11-17.