There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Cornell University by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 8h 11m
9 alternative options
Train, bus via New York • 9h 30m
Bus via Utica • 9h 46m
Train, bus • 11h 59m
Drive • 6h 15m
Fly to Ithaca • 5h 55m
Fly to Syracuse, bus • 5h 20m
Fly to Rochester, bus • 6h 21m
Fly to Buffalo, bus • 7h 16m
Fly to Newark, bus • 7h 41m
Boston to Cornell University by train, bus and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Cornell University is to bus which costs $7 - $65 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Cornell University is to fly and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $85 - $420.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston, MA and arriving at Ithaca, NY. Services depart twice a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Boston and Cornell University is 384 miles. The road distance is 332.5 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Cornell University without a car is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $7 - $65.
The bus from Boston, MA to Ithaca, NY takes 7h 50m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Boston to Cornell University bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA station.
The best way to get from Boston to Cornell University is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $7 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $700 and takes 5h 55m.
Boston to Cornell University bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Ithaca, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Cornell University is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Boston to Cornell University.
- Distance: 384.3 miles
- Duration: 8h 11m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?
OurBus operates a bus from Boston, MA to Ithaca, NY twice a week. Tickets cost $7 - $65 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta and three other airlines fly from Boston to Cornell University hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Ithaca via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $650
Flights from Boston to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $550
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston to Ithaca via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $600
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $370
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $410
Flights from Boston to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $650
Flights from Boston to Buffalo via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $550
Flights from Boston to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85 - $550
Flights from Boston to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85 - $550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $600
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $500
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $330
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $300
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $550
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $500
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $12 - $50
- Child Coach - short notice
- $28 - $45
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $24 - $80
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $26 - $80
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35 - $75
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $50 - $160
- Business Seat - short notice
- $55 - $150
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $30 - $130
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Boston, MA to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $65
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $60
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Utica, NY to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $50
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $50
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $50
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Newark Airport, NJ to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $60
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15 - $60
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