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 $140 - $270 and takes 27h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Ithaca is to drive and fly and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $210 - $1,100.

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 via Jacksonville and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

How far is it from Gainesville to Ithaca?

The distance between Gainesville and Ithaca is 977 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 which takes 27h and costs $140 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 10h 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 25m to drive from Gainesville to Ithaca.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ithaca?

There are 71+ hotels available in Ithaca.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Gainesville to Ithaca by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, 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.

Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JAX - ITH
10h
$119–617
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Ithacabus
27h
$148–264
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Ithacabus
27h 8m
$246–567
Drive 1,063.8 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Ithacacar 1,063.8 mi
19h 25m
$195–281
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Rochester (ROC)plane GNV - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus
9h 13m
$170–780
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane GNV - SYR
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
9h 26m
$192–992
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane SFB - ELM
3. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus
8h 24m
Bus to Orlando, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando RedCoach Stationbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane MCO - SYR
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
9h 38m
$185–975
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane SFB - SYR
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
8h 22m
$210–1,019
Bus, train via Syracuse
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain
4. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
30h 11m
$271–640
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithacabus 246
34h 44m
$236–542

Gainesville to Ithaca by bus (Flixbus)

5Weekly Buses

27hAverage Duration

$148Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gainesville to Ithaca.

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Distance: 971.2 mi
Duration: 10h

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

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Ithaca via Jacksonville and Washington Union Station in around 27h.

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