Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Jose to Ithacaby train, plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

Find Transport to Ithaca

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to Ithaca by train, plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.

  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane plane SFO - ITH
    11h
    $146–570

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane plane SFO - ELM
    3. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus bus
    13h 33m
    $141–579

  3. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    2d 21h
    $1,649–2,667

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithacabus bus
    3d 8h
    $602–911

  5. Drive  2,796.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Ithacacar car 2,796.8 mi
    44h 49m
    $511–738

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SJC - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    10h 50m
    $342–1,382

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane plane SFO - BGM
    3. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithacabus bus
    15h 31m
    $187–650

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane SJC - SYR
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus
    11h 18m
    $324–1,344

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane SFO - SYR
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus
    12h 13m
    $288–1,162

  10. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SFO - EWR
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithacabus bus
    13h 2m
    $238–826

San Jose to Ithaca by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,649Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from San Jose to Ithaca.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,465 mi
  • Duration: 11h

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Ithaca via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 3d 8h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There