There are 3 ways to get from Ithaca to Albany - Rensselaer 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 StationFlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 53m$43–123Drive 162.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ithaca to Albany - Rensselaer162.7 mi
3h 26m$30–43Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NYFlixBus 2691
8h 35m$35–130
Ithaca to Albany - Rensselaer by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $29 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ithaca and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Ithaca and Albany - Rensselaer is 212 miles. The road distance is 163.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Albany - Rensselaer without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Ithaca to Albany - Rensselaer, including transfers.
Ithaca to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ithaca station.
Ithaca to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Albany - Rensselaer is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Ithaca to Albany - Rensselaer.
There are 215+ hotels available in Albany - Rensselaer.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–130 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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