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

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There are 10 ways to get from Seattle to Cornell University by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane plane SEA - ITH
    10h 30m
    $143–603

  2. Fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane plane SEA - ELM
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Cornell Statler Hallbus bus
    13h 48m
    $140–563

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campusbus bus
    2d 14h
    $1,579–2,469

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus bus
    2d 18h
    $505–819

  5. Drive  2,673 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Cornell Universitycar car 2,673 mi
    44h 3m
    $488–705

  6. Fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane plane SEA - BGM
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton, NY - Bunn Hill Rd and Bunn Hill Access Rd to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpolebus bus
    14h 23m
    $183–633

  7. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SEA - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    11h 33m
    $312–1,282

  8. Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane SEA - SYR
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campusbus bus
    11h 57m
    $286–1,245

  9. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SEA - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithacabus bus
    12h 53m
    $205–609

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus bus
    4d 11h
    $766–1,605

Seattle to Cornell University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,579Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,252.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Cornell University via Denver Union Station, Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo, Ithaca Commons - Green St, and Carpenter Hall in around 2d 18h.

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