What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Ithaca?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Ithaca is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Ithaca?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Ithaca is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Ithaca?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Main Street & Buffalo Street and arriving at Ithaca via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Boston to Ithaca?

The distance between Boston and Ithaca is 175 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Ithaca without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Ithaca without a car is to train and bus via Rochester which takes 4h 13m and costs $110 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Ithaca?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Boston to Ithaca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Ithaca bus from?

Boston to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo station.

Where does the Boston to Ithaca bus arrive?

Boston to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ithaca station.

Can I drive from Boston to Ithaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Ithaca is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Boston to Ithaca.

Where can I stay near Ithaca?

There are 82+ hotels available in Ithaca.

Boston to Ithaca - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Ithaca by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, bus via Rochester
best
1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus Adt N823 / ...
4h 13m
$113–306
Drive 142.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Ithacacar 142.1 mi
3h 27m
$26–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
4h 51m
$122–298
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
5h 35m
$58–82

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Distance: 174.3 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Boston, NY, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Ithaca twice daily. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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