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How to get fromSacramento to Cornell Universityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Cornell University by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane plane SMF - ITH
    10h 19m
    $152–653

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus 231
    2d 17h
    $1,616–2,511

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithacabus bus
    3d
    $577–883

  4. Drive  2,683.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Cornell Universitycar car 2,683.3 mi
    42h 51m
    $459–663

  5. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SMF - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    11h 24m
    $331–1,282

  6. Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane SMF - SYR
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campusbus bus
    11h 18m
    $335–1,345

  7. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SMF - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ithacabus bus
    12h 28m
    $246–993

Sacramento to Cornell University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,616Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,369.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?

United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Cornell University via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Newark Penn Station, Ithaca Commons - Green St, and Carpenter Hall in around 3d.

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