There are 8 ways to get from Saint James to Ithaca by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus via New York
best- Take the train from St. James to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Ithacabus FlixBus 2683 / ...
7h 8m$49–86Drive 273.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint James to Ithacacar 273.1 mi
5h 13m$47–68Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Take the train from St. James to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
4h 55m$56–294Train, bus
- Take the train from St. James to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithacabus 246
7h 33m$50–188Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from St. James to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus
6h 44m$140–663Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the train from St. James to Jamaicatrain
- 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
6h 53m$113–676Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from St. James to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus
7h 3m$174–957Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the train from St. James to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
7h 13m$147–970
Saint James to Ithaca by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint James to Ithaca is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Saint James to Ithaca is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $55 - $300.
The distance between Saint James and Ithaca is 288 miles. The road distance is 274.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint James to Ithaca without a car is to train and bus via New York which takes 7h 8m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Saint James to Ithaca, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint James to Ithaca is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Saint James to Ithaca.
There are 84+ hotels available in Ithaca.
What companies run services between Saint James, NY, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Saint James to Ithaca. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to New York Midtown, then take the bus to Ithaca. Alternatively, you can drive from Saint James to Ithaca in around 5h 13m.
- 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
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–900
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from St. James to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
Train from St. James to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
Train from St. James to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
Train from St. James to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
Train from St. James to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
Train from St. James to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
Train from St. James to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
- 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
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
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithaca
- Saver
- $35–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
Bus from Rochester to Ithaca
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Rochester to Ithaca
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
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