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How to get fromSalem to Ithacaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Ithaca by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Schenectady to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2691
    6h 8m
    $108–154

  2. Drive 199.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salem to Ithacacar car 199.3 mi
    4h 22m
    $37–53

  3. Train, bus via Syracuse

    1. Take the train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus
    7h
    $122–301

  4. Taxi, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Albany-Airport-ALBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane plane ALB - ITH
    6h 24m
    $249–726

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Walmart-Wiltontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Schenectady to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2691
    6h 13m
    $120–156

  6. Taxi, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Albany-Airport-ALBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane ALB - SYR
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus
    8h 19m
    $301–1,120

Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 249.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Salem, NY, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Salem to Ithaca. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Edward Amtrak, take the train to Schenectady, walk to Schenectady, then take the bus to Ithaca. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salem to Ithaca via Fort Edward Amtrak, Schenectady, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, and Syracuse Bus Station in around 7h.

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