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How to get fromDetroit to Ithacaby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 12 ways to get from Detroit to Ithaca by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus 231
    11h 24m
    $111–302

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Windsor to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus FlixBus N2706 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Ithacabus bus FlixBus N2687
    13h 24m
    $70–116

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    12h 47m
    $96–271

  4. Drive  400.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Ithacacar car 400.5 mi
    7h 21m
    $74–106

  5. Fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane plane DTW - ITH
    7h 10m
    $92–552

  6. Train, bus via Syracuse

    1. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain train
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Syracusetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus
    12h 24m
    $115–425

  7. Bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus bus 325
    4. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus 231
    13h 5m
    $94–194

  8. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane DTW - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    6h 12m
    $161–881

  9. Fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane plane DTW - BGM
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithacabus bus
    5h 46m
    $114–498

  10. Fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane plane DTW - ELM
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus bus
    6h 44m
    $72–441

  11. Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane DTW - SYR
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus
    6h 38m
    $154–943

  12. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane DTW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ithacabus bus
    7h 30m
    $104–637

Detroit to Ithaca by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue Airways fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ithaca via Cleveland Bus Station, Buffalo, and Rochester in around 13h 5m.

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