How to travel from Utica, NY to Boston, MA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Utica, NY to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utica, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. 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 $73, while a flight costs an average of $542.

Distance: 218 miles (351 km)

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Driving

$253

Average price

$73

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Cheapest

$542

Average price

$81

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 45m

Average total duration

8h 15m

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30m

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6h 54m

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6h 24m

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30m

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5h 51m

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3h 51m

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2h 0m

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3h 53m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Utica, NY to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $73 (€60).

This is compared to other travel options from Utica, NY to Boston, MA:

A bus is $179 (€147) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utica, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $253 (€207).

A bus is $468 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utica, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $542 (€443).

The fastest way to travel from Utica, NY to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 54m.

Train takes on average 8h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Utica, NY and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Utica, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $73 (€60) compared to roughly $81 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 6h 24m versus 3h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Utica, NY to Boston, MA

How to get from Utica, NY to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Utica, NY to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    7:50 AM6h40
    Utica, Union Station
    2:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    7:50 AM6h40
    Utica, Union Station
    2:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Republic AirlinesAA4635
    11:05 AM1h17
    Syracuse Hancock International Airport
    12:22 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $4661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    1:05 PM5h20
    Utica, Union Station
    6:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $811One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusElite Limousine Service Inc DOT# 250598 MC# 173698
    4:00 PM4h55
    Utica, Union Station
    8:55 PMBoston, 39 Dalton St Streetside, MA
    $891One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:55 PM5h30
    Utica, Union Station
    10:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA4065 · UA641
    6:00 AM4h18
    Syracuse Hancock International Airport
    10:18 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $3041One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA342 · UA1117
    6:10 AM6h40
    Syracuse Hancock International Airport
    12:50 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $3041One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1164+psa airlinesAA5071
    5:35 AM4h36
    Syracuse Hancock International Airport
    10:11 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $3061One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Utica, NY to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Utica, NY to Boston, MA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Utica, NY and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Utica, NY to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $73 (€60).

This is compared to other travel options from Utica, NY to Boston, MA:

A bus is $179 (€147) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utica, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $253 (€207).

A bus is $468 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utica, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $542 (€443).

The fastest way to travel from Utica, NY to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 54m.

Train takes on average 8h 45m.

The distance from Utica, NY to Boston, MA is approximately 218 miles (351 km).
The average frequency per day from Utica, NY to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utica, NY and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Utica, NY to Boston, MA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Syracuse Hancock International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Utica Station, Utica, NY and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Utica, Union Station and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Utica, NY to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways to go to Boston, MA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Utica, NY to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Utica, NY to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Providence, RI, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Boston, MA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Explore the historic streets of Beacon Hill and take a scenic walk along the Charles River Esplanade. Visit the Boston Public Library and enjoy a guided tour of the USS Constitution. Discover Quincy Market's vibrant atmosphere. Don't miss the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Common, and the New England Aquarium.
To fully experience Boston, MA, plan for 3 to 4 days to explore its historic sites, museums, and neighborhoods.
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