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Coaches from New York to Ithaca

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New York to Ithaca coach - cost & duration

Cheapest price	£0.81
Shortest Duration	3h 30m
Trips per day	30
coach carriers	5

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coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for New York to Ithaca

4.8

Based on 35 reviews

Based on 12 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with Trailways NY Pool report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 60 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

4.0

Staff

4.6

Value

3.6

Condition

4.5

David

5.0

19 February 2020Vacation

Pros

Easy to book.....and the reservation stayed "fresh" for the 3 months before I used it.

Cons

No problems.

Jenna

4.0

27 January 2020Business

Pros

Bus was on time. Driver appeared to be driving safely.

Cons

Electricity available for charging devices.

Tips

Get there early enough to get in the front of the line. The bathroom is located at the back of the bus so you have to deal with that traffic if you are back there.

Elena

5.0

6 December 2019Business

Pros

Exactly what I expected

Hannah

5.0

2 November 2019Visiting family

Pros

Reliable

Rachel

4.0

1 September 2019Visiting family

Pros

Bus was pretty direct. One unplanned stop for quick bus maintenance. Driver was good, ride was pretty smooth.

Cons

It was so cold on the bus. Looking around, I wasn't the only one that felt that way.

Tips

Don't smoke RIGHT before getting on the bus. Don't talk on the phone when everyone else on the bus is asleep. Don't "man-spread".

Based on 17 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with OurBus report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 73 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

4.3

Staff

4.8

Value

3.8

Condition

4.8

Allison

4.0

1 March 2020Business

Pros

Arrived early to my destination, clean bathroom, outlets

Cons

I didn’t have luck with the WiFi

Janet

5.0

21 February 2020Visiting family

Pros

Nothing to complain about

Dingquan

5.0

21 February 2020Solo travel

Pros

Good

Cons

Be safe always

Tips

Alana

5.0

22 December 2019Visiting family

Pros

Great departure location. Bus left ON TIME! Which is rare! We even got into Ithaca early :)

Cons

Seats could be more comfortable. Bent head rests keep you in one position. WiFi didn’t work.

Tips

Make sure you arrive early to bus stop.

Scott

5.0

17 December 2019Visiting family

Pros

Direct, relatively fast, convenient, and safe

Cons

More leg room, esp for those of us who are tall.

Tips

Go for it

Based on 6 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with ShortLine report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 67 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

4.3

Staff

4.7

Value

4.3

Condition

4.5

Michael

4.0

11 March 2020Couples trip

Pros

Once on the bus, everything went so smoothly!

Cons

It was hard to figure out where to print our tickets, and whether or not we had to print our tickets. We arrived early to figure it out, but nearly missed our bus bc things weren’t always clear. Also, the charging ports on the bus were all broken.

Tips

Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer to help prevent the spread of disease!

Steven

5.0

6 February 2020Solo travel

Tips

I took a bus from Port Authority, New York City to Ithaca, NY. The bus was on time leaving and arriving. I even slept most of the way. No muss, no fuss.

Bhavya

5.0

2 January 2020Solo travel

Cons

In the ticket that was emailed to me, there was no information for the logistics particularly one important thing that I am supposed to get the ticket printed at the Port Authority Terminal and the online PDF version of the ticket is not applicable. That almost made me ...More

Jennifer

4.0

7 September 2019Visiting friends

Tips

If you buy tickets online, you need to go to the ticket window to get a physical ticket so make sure you arrive early enough to account for that

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Ithaca from New York?

Ithaca is about 222.7 miles (358.4 kilometers) from New York City. On average, the travel time between the two cities is 4 to 5 and a half hours by bus. In perfect weather and with clear traffic, a direct bus can make it to Ithaca in as fast as 3 hours.

How do you get from downtown Ithaca to Cornell?

Cornell University is a 4-minute drive from downtown Ithaca. To get to Cornell from downtown, there is a bus called TCAT (Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit) that charges an adult fare of $1.50. Throughout downtown, there are many TCAT bus stops with maps that show how to get to Cornell. Alternatively, since Cornell is so close to downtown Ithaca, many students just walk to campus — which takes about 22 minutes. Uber and Lyft are also available.

Is there a train from New York to Ithaca?

Unfortunately, there are no direct trains to Ithaca from New York City. The best option is to take the train to Syracuse (either the Amtrak Empire Service or Amtrak Maple Leaf), and switch to a bus for an additional 1.5 hours of travel. The average cost for a train ticket on this route is $95. All in all, you’re probably better off taking a bus for this route.

How much does a coach ticket from New York to Ithaca cost?

Based on the last 30 days, the cheapest average coach fares from New York to Ithaca were £28.04.

The best way to find cheap coach tickets from New York to Ithaca is by booking earlier as most coach companies increase the price as the departure date approaches. By booking 29 days out, tickets are on average £5.26 cheaper than those that are booked last minute.

How long is the coach ride from New York to Ithaca?

The distance between New York and Ithaca is approximately 176.01 miles, or 283.19 kilometers. The average travel time for a coach between these two cities is around 4 hours and 59 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most coaches are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your coach has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

What is the busiest day to travel by coach from New York to Ithaca?

The busiest day of the week to travel by coach from New York to Ithaca is on Tuesday. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Saturday is typically when coaches are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a coach on Saturday is the way to go.

Where does the coach leave from in New York?

There are 8 stations you could depart from, depending on the coach line you travel with. Most coach trips to Ithaca will depart from these stations in New York:

Port Authority Bus Station
Madison Ave btwn E. 26th and 27th St
GW Bridge Bus Station - 4211 Broadway
375 W 42nd St
Port Authority Bus Station, Gate 23
Port Authority Bus Station, Gate 27
Port Authority Bus Station, Gate 29
44th St & 3rd Ave

Where does the coach arrive in Ithaca?

Coaches arrive in Ithaca at 6 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with. These are the main coach stations in Ithaca for trips arriving from New York: