The average bus between Columbia University and Ithaca takes 5h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Columbia University to Ithaca. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Columbia University and Ithaca. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Ithaca at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer at 116 St-Columbia University and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Columbia University station and arriving at Ithaca station via Ithaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Columbia University to Ithaca bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from New York station.
Columbia University to Ithaca bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Ithaca station.
The distance between Columbia University and Ithaca is 278.1 km. The road distance is 383 km.
Trailways operates a bus from New York to Ithaca twice daily. Tickets cost $35–140 and the journey takes 4h 30m.