There are 7 ways to get from Queens to Watkins Glen by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Ithacabus FlixBus 2683 / ...
7h 57m$85–115Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithacabus 246
9h 29m$41–167Train, bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
9h 43m$134–314Drive 251 mi
- Drive from Queens to Watkins Glencar 251 mi
4h 57m$43–62Fly, line 14 bus, line 06 bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
- Take the bus from Ithaca Commons - Seneca St to Cayuga Medical ERbus
- Take the bus from Cayuga Medical Center to Walmartbus
6h 39m$47–273Bus via Binghamton
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Binghamton, NYbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus 948
- Take the bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Parkbus 07
8h 58m$74–171Bus via Elmira
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Elmirabus Greyhound US0205
- Take the bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Parkbus 07
9h 9m$49–80
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Queens to Watkins Glen is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Queens to Watkins Glen is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Queens to Watkins Glen. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Walmart via Ithaca Commons - Green St and Cayuga Medical Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Queens and Watkins Glen is 277 miles. The road distance is 252.5 miles.
The best way to get from Queens to Watkins Glen without a car is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Queens to Watkins Glen, including transfers.
Queens to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Queens to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ithaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Watkins Glen is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Queens to Watkins Glen.
There are 129+ hotels available in Watkins Glen.
What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Watkins Glen, 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $75–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $85–190
- Economy Plus
- $95–200
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 607-277-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit
Bus from Ithaca Commons - Seneca St to Cayuga Medical ER
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit
- Schedules at
- TCAT Schedules
- Adults 18-59
- $2
- Phone
- +1 607-535-3555
- [email protected]
- Website
- schuylercountytransit.org
Bus from Cayuga Medical Center to Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- schuylercountytransit.org
Bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Park
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Schuyler County Transit
Bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Park
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Schuyler County Transit
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from New York, NY to Binghamton, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithaca
- Saver
- $35–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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