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Compare train, bus, and flight for Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. 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 train costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $802.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$802 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $71 (€59).
A train is $746 (€618) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $802 (€664).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
Tickets start at around $802 (€664) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-739.85 (€-612.29). The journey takes 3h 47m versus 2h 54m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY
How to get from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 12:40 PM4h45Utica, Union Station5:25 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 12:40 PM4h45Utica, Union Station5:25 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 5:55 PM4h40Utica, Union Station10:35 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- +FlixBus12:40 PM5h50Utica, Union Station6:30 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 PM6h50Utica, Union Station4:40 AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 PM7h10Utica, Union Station5:00 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $71 (€59).
A train is $746 (€618) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $802 (€664).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utica, NY and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Syracuse Hancock International Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Utica Station, Utica, NY and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Utica, Union Station and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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