How much is the bus ticket from Rochester to Utica?

The cheapest bus tickets from Rochester to Utica start from $43. The average price for this route is around $66. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Rochester to Utica?

The average bus travel time from Rochester to Utica is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 194 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by New York Trailways .

Which bus companies service the Rochester to Utica route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , New York Trailways .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rochester to Utica?

The earliest bus departs from Rochester to Utica at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rochester to Utica?

A bus trip from Rochester to Utica generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Rochester to Utica?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4419 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rochester to Utica?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rochester to Utica?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rochester to Utica?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rochester to Utica from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:20am	Rochester	6h 35m	4:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	6h 30m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	4h 50m	4:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	6h 30m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	4h 50m	4:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	7h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	6h 30m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on January 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	7h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	4h 50m	4:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on January 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	7h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	4h 50m	4:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Utica on January 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	7h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	4h 50m	4:55pm	Utica Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	8h 15m	7:50am	Utica Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Utica

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Utica. The journey takes about 2 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

2h 19mAverage Duration

194 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $311	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$41 - $785	Average Duration2h 19m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Utica?

Stops in Rochester

A
Bus Station
186 Cumberland St (Across from the Amtrak Terminal) , Rochester, NY 14605
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B
U of R
Rush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
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C
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
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Stops in Utica

A
Union Station
321 Main St, Utica, NY 13501
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,772 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

New York Trailways

4/54,427 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Rochester to Utica?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rochester to Utica start from $43. The average price for this route is around $66. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Rochester to Utica?
The average bus travel time from Rochester to Utica is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 194 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by New York Trailways.
Which bus companies service the Rochester to Utica route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, New York Trailways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rochester to Utica?
The earliest bus departs from Rochester to Utica at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rochester to Utica?
A bus trip from Rochester to Utica generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Rochester to Utica?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4419 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rochester to Utica?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rochester to Utica?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rochester to Utica?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-25

No data

12-26

$60

Today

$61

12-28

$66

12-29

$91

12-30

$54

12-31

No data

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $91 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Utica, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-12-30.