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Munson Museum of Art
Regional art museum with American art, rotating exhibitions, and the popular Fountain Elms historic mansion nearby.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$68
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$175
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
10 h 36 m
Trains on Sep 20
3
Distance
350 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY will cost around $175 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 3 trains from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 350 km distance in an average of 10 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 16 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $92, while a flight costs an average of $686.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$202 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $686 Average price |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY:
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY costing on average $202.
A bus is $594 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY costing on average $686.
Other travel options to Utica, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:25 AM Philadelphia, PA | 8h25 | 4:50 PM Utica, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
![]() | 12:04 AM Philadelphia, PA | 16h46 | 4:50 PM Utica, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:22 AM Philadelphia, PA | 8h28 | 3:50 PM Utica, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $114 but you can travel from only $67 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 217 miles (350 km) distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 217 miles (350 km) |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $114 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 9:24 PM |
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Regional art museum with American art, rotating exhibitions, and the popular Fountain Elms historic mansion nearby.
Historic mansion on the Munson campus with period interiors and decorative arts. A strong choice for Gilded Age architecture fans.
Children's museum with hands-on exhibits focused on play, learning, and family visits in downtown Utica.
Large urban park with a zoo, trails, monuments, and green space. A favorite for walks, family outings, and seasonal events.
Downtown arts campus and public space around Munson, useful for a walk between galleries, architecture, and performances.
Trail and greenway along the Mohawk River and canal corridor, popular for walking, biking, and scenic urban views.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Utica, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY trains use the 30th Street Station to Utica Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Utica, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
Utica Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Tailor and the Cook, Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Utica Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Utica Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Utica Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utica Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utica Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica, Fairfield Inn & Suites Utica, Hotel Utica.
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