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There are 20 intercity coaches per day from New York to Cortland. Traveling by coach from New York to Cortland usually takes around 6 hours and 57 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 172 mi (277 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 40m |
| Cheapest price | £19.90 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 4 |
Average score for coaches from New York to Cortland
(Based on 9 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: getting to my destination. Cons: It was very long the bus ride was more than 4 hours. Tips: n/a.
5.0
Pros: The bus (especially the second, smaller one) was the most comfortable bus I've ever been on, and I've been on many. Cons: More legroom could work. I'm 6'3'' and I could barely fit.
5.0
Pros: on time, great communication, helpful drivers. Cons: bigger, cushier seats, but I get it.
Bus tickets for a trip from New York to Cortland cost £34.38 on average. Tickets cheaper than £34.38 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Bus tickets from New York to Cortland are expected to cost between £30 and £109 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Cortland within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from £31. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 18 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £19.38 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
There are 4 bus lines from New York to Cortland available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 10 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Trailways | 2 | 4h 21m | £35.09 |
| FlixBus US | 9 | 5h 42m | £48.97 |
| Greyhound | 10 | 8h 1m | £45.47 |
| OurBus | 1 | 4h 44m | £28.12 |
Adirondack Trailways connects areas in New York such as the Adirondacks and Hudson Valley with New York City, serving a total of 94 cities. Some of its top routes include those going to Albany, Ithaca, and Syracuse. Onboard, Adirondack Trailways vehicles have Wi-Fi for internet connectivity on the move and additional amenities, including power outlets, restrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 9 trips per day from New York to Cortland, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 10 bus trips from New York to Cortland every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 1 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Cortland usually start from £25.
OurBus is an intercity bus company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap bus tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap bus tickets starting from £20, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by bus from New York to Cortland if you are looking for comfort at a good price.
The coach takes an average of 6 hours and 57 minutes to cover the 172 miles from New York to Cortland. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Cortland. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 05:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from New York to Cortland, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 20 scheduled coaches that travel from New York to Cortland every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 7 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Cortland; ticket prices start at £60.10.
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With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
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Link to image attributionCoaches to Cortland leave from 11 stations in New York.
300-310 W 31 St (SW Corner of 31st & 8th Ave)
Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
GW Bridge Bus Station
Port Authority Bus Station
Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)
New York W 34th St & 12th Ave
7-11 - Jd Foods
GW Bridge Bus Station - Slip 2
3697 Amendola Place
Madison Ave btwn E 33rd and 34th St
Horace Harding Blvd & 190th St, S Side
Coaches arrive in Cortland at 4 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
McGraw Travel Plaza/Dunkin Donuts on US-11
Cortland County Office Building
60 Central Ave
SUNY Cortland Corey Union
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