Train from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Utica on December 12
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AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Union StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Union StationFastest
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Union StationNo tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak
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30th Street Station
Union StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Utica

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Utica. The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
11h 35mAverage Duration
350 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$77 - $600Average Duration11h 35m
9kg CO₂e
Average Price$91 - $1,654Average Duration8h 1m
32kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Utica?

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Utica start at $91. The average price for this train route is around $290. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Utica?

    The average train trip from Philadelphia to Utica takes 8h 1m and covers 351 km. The quickest train gets you there in 6h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Utica route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Utica?

    The earliest train from Philadelphia to Utica departs at 3:25am. The latest train departs at 7:04pm.

  5. What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Utica?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Utica?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  7. Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Utica?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Utica?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12-09
$130
12-10
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Today
$180
12-12
$231
12-13
$212
12-14
No data
12-15
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12-16
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $130

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

You can expect to pay from $130 to $721 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Utica, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $212 which is on 2025-12-13.

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