There are 5 ways to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithaca by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane ALB - ITH
5h 10m$100–550Drive 159.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithacacar 159.4 mi
3h 18m$30–42Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
5h 25m$34–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
6h 21m$48–200Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albany-ALB to Ithaca159.4 mi
3h 18m
Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithaca by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithaca is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithaca is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Albany International Airport and arriving at Ithaca via Rt 7 & Ronald Dr and Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Albany Airport (ALB) and Ithaca is 144 miles. The road distance is 160.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithaca without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithaca, including transfers.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithaca is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 25m.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ithaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithaca is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Ithaca.
What companies run services between Albany Airport (ALB), USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Schenectady to Ithaca 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albany-ALB to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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