What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Ithaca?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Ithaca is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Ithaca?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Ithaca is to bus and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $90 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Ithaca?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Ithaca via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Ithaca?

The distance between East Lansing and Ithaca is 619 miles. The road distance is 467.9 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Ithaca without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Ithaca without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 3m and costs $140 - $330.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Ithaca?

It takes approximately 15h 3m to get from East Lansing to Ithaca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Ithaca bus from?

East Lansing to Ithaca bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.

Where does the East Lansing to Ithaca bus arrive?

East Lansing to Ithaca bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Ithaca?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Ithaca is 468 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from East Lansing to Ithaca.

Where can I stay near Ithaca?

There are 71+ hotels available in Ithaca.

East Lansing to Ithaca - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from East Lansing 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 East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus 231
15h 3m
$141–321
Drive 465.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Ithacacar 465.2 mi
8h 18m
$85–123
Bus via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus
15h 45m
$95–189
Fly Capital Region International Airport to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane LAN - BGM
2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithacabus
10h 48m
$151–679
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
3. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus
4. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus 231
19h 25m
$98–254
Fly Capital Region International Airport to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane LAN - ELM
2. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus
7h 2m
Bus to Detroit, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane DTW - SYR
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
7h 5m
$120–687
Bus to Detroit, fly to Rochester, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)plane DTW - ROC
3. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
7h 44m
$260–552
Bus to Detroit, fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane DTW - BGM
3. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithacabus
6h 46m
$95–387
Bus to Detroit, fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane DTW - ELM
3. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus
7h 46m
Bus to Detroit, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ithacabus
8h 31m
$128–867

East Lansing to Ithaca by bus and train

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15h 3mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 615.3 mi
Duration: 15h 3m

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

You can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Ithaca via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 15h 45m.

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