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Compare train, bus, and flight for Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, and a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 $64 (€52).
A train is $562 (€454) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $610 (€492).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Flight takes on average 7h 57m.
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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.
1:50 AM6h50Utica, NY8:40 AMBuffalo, NY$641One-way0 transfers
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1:50 AM6h50Utica, NY8:40 AMBuffalo, NY$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:50 AM6h50Utica, NY8:40 AMBuffalo, NY$641One-way0 transfers
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2:50 AM6h50Utica, NY9:40 AMBuffalo, NY$691One-way0 transfers
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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 $64 (€52).
A train is $562 (€454) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utica, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $610 (€492).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Flight takes on average 7h 57m.
- Around 12 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Syracuse Hancock International Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak, Seajets to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Seajets.
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