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East Lansing to Ithaca buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between East Lansing and Ithaca takes 24h 20m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from East Lansing to Ithaca. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 20m
Duration
647 mi
Distance
$152
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

East Lansing to Ithaca bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between East Lansing and Ithaca. The service departs East Lansing at 4:10 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Ithaca at 16:30:00. All services require a transfer at Detroit Bus Station and take an average of 24h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Indian TrailsGreyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA24h 20m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Lansing to Ithaca? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 647 mi
  • Duration: 24h 20m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from East Lansing to Ithaca via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Buffalo in around 16h 15m.

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