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How to get fromManhattan to Ithaca, NYby bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Manhattan to Ithaca, NY by bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2683 / ...
    4h 43m
    $35–140

  2. Drive  226 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Ithaca, NYcar car 226 mi
    4h 18m
    $39–56

  3. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane plane JFK - ITH
    4h 10m
    $49–278

  4. Bus via New York, NY

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willow Ave At 15Th Stbus bus 126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NYbus bus New York
    5h 29m
    $83–192

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LGA - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    5h 54m
    $162–936

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane JFK - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    6h 3m
    $133–647

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane LGA - SYR
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus
    6h 4m
    $135–949

Manhattan to Ithaca, NY by bus and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Ithaca every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Trailways also services this route once daily.

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