There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Cornell University by bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from New York to Ithacabus Adt N806
4h 49m$39–141Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Ithacabus FlixBus 2683 / ...
4h 56m$34–55Drive 226.2 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Cornell Universitycar 226.2 mi
4h 21m$42–60Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
3h 55m$49–298Bus via White Plains
- Take the bus from White Plains, NY - Tarrytown Road at Westchester County Center to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpolebus New Haven
5h 41m$76–166Bus via 86 St
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithacabus 246
6h 16m$39–165Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus
6h 17m$142–836Fly 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 Cornell University West Campusbus
6h 19m$104–749
Manhattan to Cornell University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Cornell University is to bus via New York Midtown which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Cornell University is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $45 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Cornell University. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Carpenter Hall via Ithaca Commons - Green St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Manhattan and Cornell University is 236 miles. The road distance is 227.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Cornell University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $35 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Manhattan to Cornell University, including transfers.
Manhattan to Cornell University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Manhattan to Cornell University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Ithaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Cornell University is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Manhattan to Cornell University.
There are 85+ hotels available in Cornell University.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from New York to Ithaca twice daily. Tickets cost $35–140 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Ithaca
- Saver
- $35–140
- Flexible
- $65–140
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithaca
- Saver
- $35–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
Bus from Rochester to Ithaca
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from White Plains, NY - Tarrytown Road at Westchester County Center to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- OurBus
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