5.0
Pros: Very comfy buses for a 12hours ride! Amazing driver (Albany-Binghampton), very friendly and nice! Cons: Albany bus station!
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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Montreal to Ithaca. Traveling by bus from Montreal to Ithaca usually takes around 15 hours and 55 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 14 hours and 15 minutes.
Distance | 257 mi (413 km) |
Shortest duration | 14h 15m |
Cheapest price | MX$880.80 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Montreal to Ithaca
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Very comfy buses for a 12hours ride! Amazing driver (Albany-Binghampton), very friendly and nice! Cons: Albany bus station!
Bus tickets for a trip from Montreal to Ithaca cost MX$1,270.78 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
If you're planning to travel by bus from Montreal to Ithaca in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from MX$915 to MX$2,678. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on May 15, 2024.
If you’re looking to travel to Ithaca this week, bus tickets are available starting at MX$1,085.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Montreal to Ithaca. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 2 | 15h 56m | MX$1,368.24 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 2 bus trips from Montreal to Ithaca every day, with the average journey taking around 15 hours and 56 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Ithaca usually start from MX$881.
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 257 miles from Montreal to Ithaca. However, the fastest bus only takes 14 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
Because many passengers travel from Montreal to Ithaca at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Montreal to Ithaca, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Effortlessly blending quaint old buildings with the high-rises of the 21st century, Montreal is an exciting destination for adventure-seekers as well as introverted travelers. We even propose Montreal as a fantastic bachelorette party destination to consider. At the beating heart of this modern city is the quarter of Old Montreal, where you can find horse-drawn carriages and cobblestone streets. As you meander through the area, don’t miss out on the chance to marvel at the architectural genius of the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal, which is one of the most iconic structures of the city. For those who wish to stay close to nature, the gigantic Parc du Mont-Royal will satisfy all your needs. In the warmer months of the year, you can rent a boat and row on Lac des Castors, which offers amazing views.
Montreal is heaven for fans of French cuisine. The top-rated traditional French restaurants converge in the Old Montreal quarter, and some local favorite names include Toque, LOV, Crew Collective & Cafe. For those looking for Canadian specialties, head over to Schwartz’s.
The principal rail station for Montreal is the Central Station, which is served by both VIA Rail and Amtrak. If you are traveling by bus, head to the Montreal Coach Terminal (aka Gare d'autocars de Montréal) from where you can catch buses operated by Greyhound and several other carriers. The city’s main airport is the Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, which is located in the nearby city of Dorval.
Blessed with over 150 waterfalls within 10 miles, Ithaca is every outdoors fan’s petit haven. The most notable, and the tallest of the bunch, is the Taughannock Falls. There are hiking trails located close to the falls that will provide an amazing overlook of the falls itself, but do stay away from the water in the gorges. If hiking is not your cup of tea, perhaps a boat cruise on Lake Cayuga, which is the longest of the Finger Lakes, will offer the tranquility and peace of mind you need. For culturally-inclined tourists, don’t hesitate to take a short detour to the State Theatre of Ithaca, which offers top-tier shows and concerts that charm locals and visitors alike.
Ithaca boasts even more restaurants per capita than New York City, and its amazing food scene seems to have a little bit of everything for everyone. For the best burger in town, check out Ithaca Ale House. If Italian food is your thing, the door at Franco’s is wide open for you.
Several bus carriers conduct trips in and out of Ithaca, including Greyhound, OurBus, Flixbus and New York Trailways. Unfortunately, there are currently no Amtrak trains that go to Ithaca. The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport serves as the town’s main airport. It is located three miles northeast of the city center.
Most buses depart from the main station in Montreal.
Gare d'autocars de Montreal
All buses from Montreal arrive at one main station in Ithaca.
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