There are 7 ways to get from Ithaca to Sterling 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, line 322 bus
best- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ITH - IAD
- Take the bus from Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay to Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Waybus
4h 1m$48–308Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2687
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
9h 21m$104–213Drive 291.9 mi
- Drive from Ithaca to Sterlingcar 291.9 mi
6h 36m$54–77Bus to Rochester, fly
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROC - IAD
5h 28m$103–501Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Scrantonbus
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
6h 11m$105–457Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SYR - IAD
6h 2m$81–487Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
11h 36m$89–156
Ithaca to Sterling by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Sterling is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Sterling is to fly and line 322 bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $45 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Davis Drive and Great Trail Terrace via Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Ithaca and Sterling is 266 miles. The road distance is 293.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Sterling without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 21m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Ithaca to Sterling, including transfers.
Ithaca to Sterling bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ithaca station.
Ithaca to Sterling bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Sterling is 294 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Ithaca to Sterling.
There are 227+ hotels available in Sterling.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Rochester to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay to Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Way
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
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