There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Cornell University by bus, car, plane, taxi or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 5 h 12 min
$16 - $35
Cheapest option
Bus via 31St St At Bergenline Ave • 5 h 56 min
$16 - $37
5 alternative options
Bus College Express • 6 h 26 min
$41
Drive • 4 h 17 min
$22 - $35
Fly Newark to Ithaca • 3 h 12 min
$245 - $884
Fly Newark to Elmira/Corning, taxi • 3 h 50 min
$237 - $912
Train to Philadelphia, fly to Ithaca • 4 h 35 min
$279 - $708
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?
OurBus operates a bus from Grand Central Terminal to Cornell University 4 times a week. Tickets cost $16 - $35 and the journey takes 4 h 30 min. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Grand Central Terminal to Cornell University 3 times a day.

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 23 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400 - $1,600
Flights from Newark to Elmira/Corning
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 12 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $800

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 14 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360 - $850

- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia 30th Street Station Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75 - $210
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Business Seat
- $75 - $180
- First Class Seat
- $150 - $210

- Phone
- +1 844-800-6828
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16 - $35
- Schedules at
- ourbus.com
Bus from Union City, NJ to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $16 - $35
- Schedules at
- ourbus.com
- Website
- collegeexpressbus.com
Bus from NYC 42nd St &3rd 3rd Ave between 41st & 42nd St to Cornell University West
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 16 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $41
- Schedules at
- collegeexpressbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $75 - $95
Big Johns Taxi
- Phone
- +1 607-333-1363
- Website
- bigjohnstaxi.webs.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Cornell University?
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Cornell University is 281 km. The road distance is 363 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Cornell University?
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Cornell University is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4 h 17 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Cornell University?
The quickest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Cornell University is to fly which takes 3 h 12 min and costs $240 - $900.
Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Cornell University?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York, NY and arriving at Ithaca, NY. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4 h 30 min.
How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Cornell University?
The bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NY takes 4 h 30 min including transfers and departs four times a week.