Rome2Rio

Ithaca to Columbia University buses

Find Transport to Columbia University

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average bus between Ithaca and Columbia University takes 5h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ithaca to Columbia University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 48m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
$51
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Ithaca to Columbia University bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Ithaca and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ithaca is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 1m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 35m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 46m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 50m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 1m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 50m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 29m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 42m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 53m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 28m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 42m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 35m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company6h 1m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 35m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 46m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 50m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company6h 1m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 35m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 1m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company6h 1m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Flixbus USAMTA Bus Company5h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ithaca to Columbia University? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ithaca to Columbia University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ithaca to New York Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

Operators