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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Ithaca is to train and bus which costs $65 - $160 and takes 12h 40m.

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 46m and costs $85 - $360.

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 506 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 $100 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 24m 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 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $350 and takes 7h 2m.

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 31m 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 71+ hotels available in Ithaca.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Detroit to Ithaca by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus 231
11h 24m
$106–272
Fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane DTW - ITH
7h 2m
$62–342
Bus via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus
11h 55m
$77–146
Drive 400.5 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Ithacacar 400.5 mi
7h 31m
$74–106
Train, bus via Syracuse
1. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain
2. Take the train from Aldershot to Syracusetrain
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
12h 19m
$75–206
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685
12h 40m
$67–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus 231
15h 35m
$79–214
Fly to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)plane DTW - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus
6h 13m
$271–631
Fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane DTW - BGM
2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithacabus
5h 46m
$87–357
Fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane DTW - ELM
2. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus
6h 44m
Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane DTW - SYR
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
6h 38m
$107–692
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ithacabus
7h 31m
$130–837

Detroit to Ithaca by bus and train

14Weekly Services

11h 24mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Detroit to Ithaca.

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Distance: 502.6 mi
Duration: 11h 24m

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) 4 times a day.

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