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New York to Ithaca, NY buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between New York and Ithaca, NY takes 4h 44m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from New York to Ithaca, NY. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 44m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
$130
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

New York to Ithaca, NY bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between New York and Ithaca, NY. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Ithaca, NY at 5:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 50m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from New York to Ithaca, NY.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Ithaca 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Trailways also services this route once daily.

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