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Utica, NY

Utica is a city in the state of New York, and the county seat of Oneida County. The tenth-most populous city in New York, its population was 65,283 in the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 65,283

Why go

  • City in New York, United States.
  • Served by Griffiss International Airport (RME).

History

Utica is a city in the state of New York, and the county seat of Oneida County. The tenth-most populous city in New York, its population was 65,283 in the 2020 census. It is located on the Mohawk River in the Mohawk Valley at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains, approximately 95 mi (153 km) west-northwest of Albany, 55 mi (89 km) east of Syracuse and 240 mi (386 km) northwest of New York City. Utica and the nearby city of Rome anchor the Utica–Rome metropolitan area comprising all of Oneida and Herkimer counties.

Airports

Griffiss International Airport (RME) 12 mi to the centre
660 Hangar Rd Suite 223, Rome, NY 13441 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Hamilton Municipal Airport 24 mi to the centre
Hamilton, NY, US
Outdoor
Smithport Airport 3.8 mi to the centre
Frankfort, NY, US
Outdoor
Hawks Field 4.1 mi to the centre
Utica, NY, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Griffiss International Airport (RME); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Utica, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Utica, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Syracuse, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Tours & experiences