There are 4 ways to get from Ithaca to Bard College by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Oneonta, Nybus 137
- Take the bus from Oneonta, Ny to Quarryville, Nybus 121
6h 27m$149–255Drive 166.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ithaca to Bard Collegecar 166.5 mi
4h 2m$29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 42m$109–410Bus, train via New York
- Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to New York, NYbus
- Take the bus from Willow Ave At 15Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 126 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus C
9h 11m$107–228
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Bard College is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Bard College is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Bard College. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Quarryville, Ny via Binghamton, Ny and Oneonta, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Ithaca and Bard College is 220 miles. The road distance is 167.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Bard College without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Ithaca to Bard College, including transfers.
Ithaca to Bard College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ithaca station.
Ithaca to Bard College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Binghamton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Bard College is 167 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Ithaca to Bard College.
There are 161+ hotels available in Bard College.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Bard College, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Ithaca to Bard College via Binghamton, Ny, Oneonta, Ny, and Quarryville, Ny in around 6h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–170
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $40–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–150
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–140
- Business Plus
- $55–150
- Economy
- $15–65
- Economy Plus
- $17–70
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Ithaca to Binghamton
- Saver
- $16–28
- Flexible
- $27–35
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Oneonta, Ny
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $34–37
Bus from Oneonta, Ny to Quarryville, Ny
- Saver
- $21–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Ithaca, NY to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Willow Ave At 15Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
- Phone
- +1 845-473-8424
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dutchess County Public Transit
Bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Dutchess County Public Transit
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