There are 5 ways to get from Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albany by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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 Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ITH - ALB
4h 49m$108–576Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2691
5h 55m$30–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 21m$49–205Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ithaca-ITH to Albany162.4 mi
3h 31mDrive 162.4 mi
- Drive from Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albanycar 162.4 mi
3h 31m$30–43
Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albany by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albany is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albany is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albany. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Ithaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Ithaca Airport (ITH) and Albany is 147 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albany, including transfers.
Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albany bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ithaca station.
The best way to get from Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albany is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 55m.
Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albany bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albany is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Ithaca Airport (ITH) to Albany.
What companies run services between Ithaca Airport (ITH), USA and Albany, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Albany County Airport (ALB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ithaca-ITH to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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