There are 6 ways to get from New York (State) to Ithaca by bus, car, plane, 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.
Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
best- Take the bus from New York to Ithacabus Adt N806-D / ...
5h 37m$43–173Drive 222 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Ithacacar 222 mi
4h 13m$37–53Fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
3h 55m$47–262Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Ithacabus FlixBus 2683 / ...
5h 56m$38–62Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithacabus 246
5h 57m$38–163Fly 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
5h 53m$59–304
New York (State) to Ithaca by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Ithaca is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Ithaca is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $45 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from New York (State) to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Ithaca via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between New York (State) and Ithaca is 277 miles. The road distance is 223.3 miles.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Ithaca without a car is to bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal which takes 5h 37m and costs $40 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from New York (State) to Ithaca, including transfers.
New York (State) to Ithaca bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Ithaca is to bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal which takes 5h 37m and costs $40 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $270 and takes 3h 55m.
New York (State) to Ithaca bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Ithaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York (State) to Ithaca is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from New York (State) to Ithaca.
What companies run services between New York (State), USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from New York to Ithaca once daily. Tickets cost $40–170 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Delta flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Ithaca
- Saver
- $40–160
- Flexible
- $75–170
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithaca
- Saver
- $35–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
- 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
- $35–55
- 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
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