There are 7 ways to get from Ithaca to Colchester by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), 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 from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
best- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane ITH - BTV
5h 25m$93–452Drive 277.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ithaca to Colchestercar 277.2 mi
6h 21m$51–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Schenectadybus FlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Schenectady to Burlingtontrain Ethan Allen Express
9h 22m$91–168Bus
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus 7
11h 39m$64–99Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane EWR - BTV
7h 17m$538–1,799Bus 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 Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane ELM - BTV
9h 27m$131–576Bus, train via Syracuse
- 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 Burlingtontrain
10h 11m$105–314
Ithaca to Colchester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Colchester is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Colchester is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Creek Farm Plaza via Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal and Downtown Transit Center - Spot K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
The distance between Ithaca and Colchester is 232 miles. The road distance is 278.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Colchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 22m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Ithaca to Colchester, including transfers.
Ithaca to Colchester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ithaca station.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Colchester is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 11h 39m.
Ithaca to Colchester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Colchester is 279 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Ithaca to Colchester.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Colchester, VT, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ithaca to Creek Farm Plaza via Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal, Downtown Transit Center Burlington, and Downtown Transit Center - Spot K in around 11h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Burlington International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Burlington International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ithaca to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
- Phone
- +1 607-734-5211
- Website
- ridectran.com
Bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Side
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://ridectran.com
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