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

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Ithaca 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 27m
    $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 Tompkins County Librarybus bus
    13h 13m
    $128–562

  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 Ithacabus bus
    2d 13h
    $703–1,668

  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, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus bus
    2d 18h
    $449–769

  5. Drive  2,672.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Ithacacar car 2,672.2 mi
    44h 1m
    $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 to Ithacabus bus
    14h 25m
    $175–609

  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
    10h 49m
    $282–1,182

  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 Ithacabus bus
    11h 41m
    $275–1,144

  9. 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
    $763–1,598

Seattle to Ithaca by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$703Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,255.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 27m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. 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 Ithaca via Denver Union Station, Chicago, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 2d 18h.

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