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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Ithaca is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Ithaca is to fly and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $95 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Ithaca?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Ithaca via Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Detroit to Ithaca?

The distance between Detroit and Ithaca is 462 miles. The road distance is 402.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Ithaca without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 24m and costs $70 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Detroit to Ithaca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Ithaca bus from?

Detroit to Ithaca bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Ithaca?

The best way to get from Detroit to Ithaca is to bus via Cleveland which takes 11h 55m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $370 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Detroit to Ithaca bus arrive?

Detroit to Ithaca bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Ithaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Ithaca is 403 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Detroit to Ithaca.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Ithaca?

Book your Detroit to Ithaca bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ithaca?

There are 60+ hotels available in Ithaca.

Detroit to Ithaca - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Detroit to Ithaca by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)DTW - SYR
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
6h 8m
$102–607
Fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)DTW - ITH
6h 59m
$62–362
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
2. Take the train from Toledo to Rochester
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithaca231
11h 24m
$71–177
Bus via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithaca
11h 55m
$75–168
Drive 400.5 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Ithaca400.5 mi
7h 29m
$74–106
Fly to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)DTW - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY
6h 47m
$152–462
Fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)DTW - BGM
2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithaca
5h 47m
$95–402
Fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)DTW - ELM
2. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Library
6h 49m
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)DTW - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ithaca
7h 35m
$162–967
Train, bus via Syracuse
1. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershot
2. Take the train from Aldershot to Syracuse
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
12h 14m
$81–215
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union StationVIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Toronto to IthacaFlixBus 2685
12h 40m
$81–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochester
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithaca231
15h 5m
$84–236

Detroit to Ithaca by bus and train

14Weekly Services

11h 24mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459.5 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ithaca via Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) 5 times a day.

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