There are 4 ways to get from Ithaca to Lake Ontario by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Rochester
best- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus 246 / ...
- Take the train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 47m$68–310Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ithaca to Torontobus Adt N806-D / ...
7h 25m$61–235Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Syracuse to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 5m$111–335Drive 393.6 km
- Drive from Ithaca to Toronto Union Stationcar 393.6 km
4h 38m$67–96
Ithaca to Lake Ontario by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Lake Ontario is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Lake Ontario is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Lake Ontario. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Queens Quay West at Bay St East Side via Bay St at Harbour St South Side - Ferry Docks Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Ithaca and Lake Ontario is 321 km. The road distance is 393.6 km.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Lake Ontario without a car is to bus and train via Rochester which takes 6h 47m and costs $65 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Ithaca to Lake Ontario, including transfers.
Ithaca to Lake Ontario bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Ithaca station.
Ithaca to Lake Ontario bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Toronto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Lake Ontario is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Ithaca to Lake Ontario.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Lake Ontario, ON, Canada?
Trailways operates a bus from Ithaca to Toronto once daily. Tickets cost $55–240 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $80–220
- Business Plus
- $95–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
Train from Syracuse to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–310
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–230
- Business
- $140–300
- Business Plus
- $160–310
- Economy
- $100–240
- Economy Plus
- $110–250
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny
- Saver
- $29–75
- Flexible
- $60–80
Bus from Ithaca to Toronto
- Saver
- $55–220
- Flexible
- $100–240
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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