What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Ithaca?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Ithaca is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Ithaca?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Ithaca is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $95 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Ithaca?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from University of Cincinnati and arriving at Ithaca via Cincinnati, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Ithaca?

The distance between Cincinnati and Ithaca is 514 miles. The road distance is 560.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cincinnati to Ithaca without a car?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Ithaca without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 48m and costs $80 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Ithaca?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Cincinnati to Ithaca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Ithaca bus from?

Cincinnati to Ithaca bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cincinnati, OH station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Ithaca?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Ithaca is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Ithaca bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Ithaca bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Buffalo, NY station.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Ithaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Ithaca is 560 miles. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Cincinnati to Ithaca.

Where can I stay near Ithaca?

There are 60+ hotels available in Ithaca.

Cincinnati to Ithaca - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cincinnati to Ithaca by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Covington to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)CVG - ITH
7h 4m
$96–552
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati, OH to Buffalo, NYCinncinati,OH-Buffalo
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to IthacaFlixBus 2685
15h 20m
$76–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station
2. Take the train from Cleveland to Rochester
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithaca231
13h 48m
$83–191
Drive 556.9 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Ithaca556.9 mi
9h 56m
$102–147
Fly Covington to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)CVG - SYR
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
8h 19m
$172–906
Fly Covington to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)CVG - BGM
2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithaca
9h 32m
$140–632
Fly Covington to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)CVG - ELM
2. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Library
8h 44m
Bus to Dayton, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)DAY - ITH
9h 30m
$142–706
Fly Covington to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)CVG - EWR
2. Take the bus from Newark Airport, NJ to Ithaca, NY
8h 38m
$96–526

Cincinnati to Ithaca by bus

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15h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 511.1 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Covington (CVG) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University of Cincinnati to Ithaca via Arlington Heights, Cincinnati, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 15h 20m.

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