There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithaca by plane, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane YOW - ITH
5h 31m$75–380Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2678
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
7h 57m$42–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Ithaca234.2 mi
4h 37mDrive 234.2 mi
- Drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithacacar 234.2 mi
4h 37m$54–78
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithaca by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithaca is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithaca is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Airport / Aéroport and arriving at Ithaca via Ottawa and Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Ithaca is 208 miles. The road distance is 235.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithaca without a car is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithaca, including transfers.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithaca is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $75 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 57m.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithaca is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ithaca.
What companies run services between Ottawa Airport (YOW), Canada and Ithaca, NY, USA?
United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport / Aéroport to Ithaca via Tremblay A, Ottawa, and Syracuse Bus Station in around 7h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Toronto, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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