There are 8 ways to get from Elmira to Plattsburgh by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Bus, train via Binghamton
best- Take the bus from Elmira to Binghamtonbus 947
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Schenectadybus 137
- Take the train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 31m$69–184Drive 303.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elmira to Plattsburghcar 303.5 mi
6h 31m$56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Elmira to Binghamtonbus 947
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Albanybus 137
- Take the bus from Albany to Plattsburghbus
9h 35m$64–204Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane ELM - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Plattsburghcar
8h 38m$115–573Bus, train
- Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus 30
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Schenectadybus
- Take the train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 36m$67–140Bus, train via Syracuse
- Take the bus from E Water Street Park & Ride to Tompkins County Librarybus 30
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 11m$83–289Bus to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus
- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane ITH - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Plattsburghcar
8h 41m$107–525Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Elmira to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane EWR - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Plattsburghcar
9h 27m$125–524
Elmira to Plattsburgh by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elmira to Plattsburgh is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Elmira to Plattsburgh is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmira to Plattsburgh. However, there are services departing from Elmira and arriving at Plattsburgh via Binghamton and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Elmira and Plattsburgh is 336 miles. The road distance is 305.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elmira to Plattsburgh without a car is to bus and train via Binghamton which takes 9h 31m and costs $65 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Elmira to Plattsburgh, including transfers.
Elmira to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Elmira station.
Elmira to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Binghamton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmira to Plattsburgh is 305 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Elmira to Plattsburgh.
Book your Elmira to Plattsburgh bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Elmira, NY, USA and Plattsburgh, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Elmira to Plattsburgh via Binghamton and Albany in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Burlington International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Elmira to Binghamton
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Binghamton to Schenectady
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
Bus from Elmira to Binghamton
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Binghamton to Albany
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from Albany to Plattsburgh
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from Elmira to Binghamton
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
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