There are 3 ways to get from Ithaca to Albany–Rensselaer Station by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 51m$50–205Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2691
4h 53m$30–50Drive 162.7 mi
- Drive from Ithaca to Albany–Rensselaer Stationcar 162.7 mi
3h 27m$30–43
Ithaca to Albany–Rensselaer Station by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Albany–Rensselaer Station is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $29 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ithaca and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Ithaca and Albany–Rensselaer Station is 212 miles. The road distance is 163.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Albany–Rensselaer Station without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 51m and costs $50 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Ithaca to Albany–Rensselaer Station, including transfers.
Ithaca to Albany–Rensselaer Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ithaca station.
Ithaca to Albany–Rensselaer Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Albany–Rensselaer Station is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Ithaca to Albany–Rensselaer Station.
There are 161+ hotels available in Albany–Rensselaer Station.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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