There are 4 ways to get from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ithaca to Schenectadybus FlixBus 2691
5h 19m$32–51Drive 166.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar 166.9 mi
3h 29m$31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 10m$54–210Fly
- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ITH - ALB
7h 3m$105–535
Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Ferry St & 3rd St via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Ithaca and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 208 miles. The road distance is 167.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ithaca station.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $550 and takes 7h 3m.
Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ithaca to Schenectady 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Albany County Airport (ALB) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
- 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 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 Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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