What is the travel distance from Utica to Syracuse?

The distance separating Utica and Syracuse is 47 miles (75 km).

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

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

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

Once in Syracuse, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are MOST, Oncenter War Memorial Arena, The Great New York State Fair, Erie Canal Museum and WonderWorks.

Bus Utica to Syracuse from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Utica to Syracuse on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	323 Main St - Utica rail station	1h 25m	8:15pm	222 Waverly Ave	Cheapest
Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	55m	10:50pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	5:05pm	Union Station	1h	6:05pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	1h	1:40pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	323 Main St - Utica rail station	1h	7:50pm	SYR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Utica to Syracuse on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:05pm	Union Station	1h	6:05pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	55m	10:50pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	1h	1:40pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Union Station	1h 15m	6:20pm	Syracuse University	No tags

Next departures for Utica to Syracuse on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	323 Main St - Utica rail station	1h 15m	4:15pm	222 Waverly Ave	Cheapest
Bus	3:00pm	323 Main St - Utica rail station	50m	3:50pm	SYR Airport	Fastest
Bus	5:05pm	Union Station	1h	6:05pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Utica Bus Stop	1h	1:40pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	9:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	55m	10:50pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Utica to Syracuse

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Syracuse. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1hAverage Duration

48 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $42	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $48	Average Duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 2 daily trips between Utica and Syracuse, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,125 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 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

3.5/587,374 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

4/54,411 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 Utica and Syracuse?

Stops in Utica

A - Union Station

Stops in Syracuse

A - Syracuse University

B - Regional Transportation Center

C - Syracuse Airport

D - Syracuse University - Lyman Hall

E - New York State Fairgrounds

F - Syracuse, NY

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Utica, NY to Syracuse, US 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

11/14

$12

11/15

$13

Today

$10

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$15

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$14

11/21

$12

The cheapest trip from Utica, NY to Syracuse, US was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $10

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 Syracuse, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $23 for a bus ticket from Utica, NY to Syracuse, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Adirondack Trailways 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.