There are 9 ways to get from Ithaca to Cincinnati by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
best- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Covington (CVG)plane ITH - CVG
6h 17m$113–600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus Adt N806
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Cincinnati, OHbus Buffalo
16h 5m$69–162Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus 246
- Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus
14h 39m$144–319Bus, train via Cleveland
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus 246
- Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
16h 1m$113–278Drive 556.7 mi
- Drive from Ithaca to Cincinnaticar 556.7 mi
9h 58m$102–147Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus
- Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Covington (CVG)plane BGM - CVG
7h 15m$144–658Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus
- Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Covington (CVG)plane ELM - CVG
8h 3m$108–610Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Covington (CVG)plane SYR - CVG
8h 34m$164–893Bus via Newark (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2687
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
20h 35m$125–208
Ithaca to Cincinnati by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $65 - $170 and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at University of Cincinnati via Buffalo, NY and Arlington Heights. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
The distance between Ithaca and Cincinnati is 514 miles. The road distance is 560 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Cincinnati without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 39m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Ithaca to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Ithaca to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Ithaca station.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 16h 5m.
Ithaca to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Cincinnati is 560 miles. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Ithaca to Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Covington (CVG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ithaca to University of Cincinnati via Buffalo, NY, Cincinnati, OH, and Arlington Heights in around 16h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Covington via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Greater Binghamton Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Covington via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Ithaca to Binghamton
- Saver
- $16–28
- Flexible
- $27–35
Bus from Ithaca to Buffalo
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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