Question 1

How far is Ithaca from New York?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How do you get from downtown Ithaca to Cornell?

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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.

Question 3

Is there a train from New York to Ithaca?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Is it safe to travel by bus from New York to Ithaca during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Accepted Answer

Our bus partners have implemented several different policies to keep you safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. From limiting vehicle capacity to enhancing cleaning protocols and upgrading air filters, bus carriers are committed to maintaining a safe environment. For details on what each company is doing to ensure their fleet remains safe for travel, click here.
Although masks are no longer required on public transportation, we stand behind CDC guidelines that encourage passengers to wear a mask over their nose and mouth while on the bus or in stations.
Please visit our COVID-19 Travel Guide for more information on all carrier policies and the latest travel advisories issued by every U.S. state, Canadian province, and European country.

Question 5

What is the busiest day of the week to travel by bus?

Accepted Answer

Buses departing from New York to Ithaca tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap bus tickets or just want an emptier bus you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Question 6

What bus companies travel from New York to Ithaca?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 bus lines from New York to Ithaca available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 7 daily trips, OurBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

Question 7

How much is a bus ticket from New York to Ithaca?

Accepted Answer

€22.85 is the average price of a bus ticket from New York to Ithaca. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Question 8

How many buses are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are 17 scheduled buses that travel from New York to Ithaca every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 14 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Ithaca; ticket prices start at €80.30.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 29 minutes to cover the 283 kilometers from New York to Ithaca. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 45 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Question 10

When do the earliest and latest buses leave New York?

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The first bus leaves at 05:00 and the last bus leaves at 20:00. To see the times for all buses from New York to Ithaca, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Question 11

Get around town with Moovit

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Download Moovit to see all of your local transit options in Ithaca. Download here

Question 12

Where does the bus arrive in Ithaca?

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Buses arrive in Ithaca at 6 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

Question 13

Where does the bus leave from in New York?

Accepted Answer

Buses to Ithaca leave from 15 stations in New York.

Question 14

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 23 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save €27.55 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

Question 15

Average prices by travel date

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Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from New York to Ithaca is expected to range from  to . If you are looking to travel to Ithaca within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from . The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are  and can be found on .

Question 16

Monthly average prices

Accepted Answer

The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in . That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from New York to Ithaca in , expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.

Question 17

Need a return trip from Ithaca to New York?

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Question 18

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

Accepted Answer

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.