There are 12 ways to get from Houston to Ithaca by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane IAH - ITH
8h 54m$103–504Bus via Chamblee
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithacabus 246
38h 29m$269–485Bus, train
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
41h 13m$491–1,074Drive 1,588.5 mi
- Drive from Houston to Ithacacar 1,588.5 mi
27h 53m$290–419Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rochester (ROC)plane HOU - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus
9h 23m$290–1,280Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane HOU - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
10h 17m$312–1,542Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane IAH - ELM
- Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus
10h 28mFly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane IAH - BGM
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithacabus
11h 44m$154–584Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane IAH - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
10h 30m$214–995Bus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Ithacabus
41h 58m$291–537Train, bus via Chicago
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
46h 7m$550–1,247Train, bus
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithacabus
47h 52m$510–1,123
Houston to Ithaca by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Ithaca is to fly which costs $100 - $550 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Ithaca is to fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Louisiana St @ Preston St and arriving at Ithaca via Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 58m.
The distance between Houston and Ithaca is 1396 miles. The road distance is 1597.8 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Ithaca without a car is to bus via Chamblee which takes 38h 29m and costs $260 - $490.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Houston to Ithaca, including transfers.
Houston to Ithaca bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Houston Bus Station.
The best way to get from Houston to Ithaca is to fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Chamblee, which costs $260 - $490 and takes 38h 29m.
Houston to Ithaca bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Ithaca is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 12:11 AM in Houston and 1:11 AM in Ithaca.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Ithaca via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Atlanta, New York, East Broadway, 42 St-Bryant Park, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 38h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Rochester via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Greater Binghamton Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Knoxville, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via New Orleans, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Nashville, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Atlanta, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Greenville/Spartanburg, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 14m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Rochester via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Atlanta to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $100–150
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–160
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $35–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
Bus from Rochester to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Binghamton to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $16–28
- Flexible
- $28–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Binghamton to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 607-734-5211
- Website
- ridectran.com
Bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Library
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://ridectran.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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