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How to get fromIthaca to Lake Carmelby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ithaca to Lake Carmel by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus bus 231
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton ShortLine Terminal to Ridgewood Park and Ride Southbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ridgewood Park and Ride North to Broadway & Fullerton Avebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Broadway & Fullerton Ave to Lake Carmeltaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    $172–296

  2. Drive 198.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ithaca to Lake Carmelcar car 198.5 mi
    4h 7m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h
    $194–527

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2683 / ...
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Brewstertrain train Harlem
    9h 11m
    $62–99

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 231
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Brewstertrain train Harlem
    9h 21m
    $61–176

  6. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to New York, NYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Willow Ave At 15Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 126 / ...
    3. Take the train from White Plains to Brewstertrain train
    10h 25m
    $97–216

Ithaca to Lake Carmel by bus, foot, and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Lake Carmel, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ithaca to Lake Carmel. However, you can take the bus to Binghamton, take the bus to Ridgewood Park and Ride South, walk to Ridgewood Park and Ride North, take the bus to Broadway & Fullerton Ave, then take the taxi to Lake Carmel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ithaca to Lake Carmel via Syracuse Bus Station, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, Poughkeepsie, and New Hamburg in around 8h.

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