There are 7 ways to get from Long Island to Ithaca by plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
2h 47m$35–270Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithacabus 246
6h 4m$38–163Drive 227.9 mi
- Drive from Brooklyn to Ithacacar 227.9 mi
4h 28m$42–61Fly Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
4h 31m$139–935Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
4h 37m$93–609Bus via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Ithacabus FlixBus 2683 / ...
6h 7m$38–58Bus via 7 Av/ W 36 St
- Take the bus from New York to Ithacabus Adt N806-D / ...
6h 12m$43–177
Long Island to Ithaca by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Ithaca is to bus via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to Ithaca is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $35 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Ithaca via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Long Island and Ithaca is 197 miles. The road distance is 229.2 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to Ithaca without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $35 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Long Island to Ithaca, including transfers.
Long Island to Ithaca bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Long Island to Ithaca is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $35 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $170 and takes 6h 4m.
Long Island to Ithaca bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Ithaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Ithaca is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Long Island to Ithaca.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?
Delta flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) twice daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithaca twice daily. Tickets cost $35–160 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithaca
- Saver
- $35–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
Bus from New York to Ithaca
- Saver
- $40–160
- Flexible
- $75–170
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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