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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Ithaca is to bus which costs $150 - $330 and takes 26h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Ithaca is to bus and fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $260 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Ithaca?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Ithaca, NY via Jacksonville, Centre St/Broome St and New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 53m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Ithaca?

The distance between Gainesville and Ithaca is 1064 miles. The road distance is 1070 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to Ithaca without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 23m and costs $230 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Gainesville to Ithaca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Ithaca bus from?

Gainesville to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Where does the Gainesville to Ithaca bus arrive?

Gainesville to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Ithaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Ithaca is 1070 miles. It takes approximately 19h 16m to drive from Gainesville to Ithaca.

Where can I stay near Ithaca?

There are 60+ hotels available in Ithaca.

Gainesville to Ithaca - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Gainesville to Ithaca by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)GNV - SYR
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
9h 6m
$152–756
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)JAX - ITH
9h 55m
$117–574
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Newark Penn Station
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithaca
26h 23m
$232–664
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to New York City Chinatown
3. Take the bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NY
26h 53m
$158–328
Drive 1,063.8 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Ithaca1,063.8 mi
19h 16m
$195–281
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Rochester (ROC)GNV - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY
9h 43m
$132–662
Bus to Orlando, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando RedCoach Station
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)MCO - SYR
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
8h 59m
$267–547
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando Sanford (SFB)
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)SFB - ELM
3. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Library
8h 20m
Bus, train via Syracuse
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse
4. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
30h 6m
$261–754
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithaca246
34h 44m
$166–462

Gainesville to Ithaca by bus and train

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26h 23mAverage Duration

$232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,057.8 mi
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Ithaca, NY via Jacksonville, New York City Chinatown, Centre St/Broome St, E 25 St/Park Av South, and New York, NY in around 26h 53m.

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