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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
€25
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€25
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 19 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY to Utica, NY will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from Rochester, NY to Utica, NY, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 193 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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 Rochester, NY to Utica, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €41, while a flight costs an average of €765.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price | €765 Average price | €39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to Utica, NY:
A train is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rochester, NY to Utica, NY costing on average €63.
A train is €724 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to Utica, NY costing on average €765.
Other travel options to Utica, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 8m.
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-2.23. The journey takes 2h 23m versus 2h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Rochester, NY 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 |
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![]() | 10:40 AM Rochester, NY | 2h19 | 12:59 PM Utica, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:34 PM Rochester, NY | 2h17 | 7:51 PM Utica, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:34 PM Rochester, NY | 2h17 | 8:51 PM Utica, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rochester, NY to Utica, NY run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 119 miles (193 km) distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 119 miles (193 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 5:33 AM |
Last train 8:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Utica, NY — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Utica, NY trip today.
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 Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY to Utica, NY trains use the Rochester Train Station to Utica Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Rochester, NY and Utica, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rochester Train Station is 1 km from Rochester city centre. Public transport options include:
Rochester Train Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Rochester Train Station.
Ticket office support is available at Rochester Train Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rochester Train Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rochester Train Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rochester Train Station: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochester Train Station: Ramps, restrooms.
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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