There are 8 ways to get from Ithaca to Cold Spring by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Park Avenue South & 26th StreetOurBus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Cold SpringHudson
5h 50m$34–97Bus, train via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus StationFlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
7h 15m$61–196Drive 185.6 mi
- Drive from Ithaca to Cold Spring185.6 mi
3h 55m$34–49Fly Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)ITH - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Cold Spring
5h 23m$63–289Bus, train via Manhattan
- Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to New York, NYOurBus
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Cold SpringHudson
6h 25m$35–102Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Syracuse Airport, NY
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)SYR - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Cold Spring
6h 15m$95–510Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Syracuse Airport, NY
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)SYR - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Cold Spring
6h 23m$107–522Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Rochester, NY
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ROC - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Cold Spring
6h 57m$175–514
Ithaca to Cold Spring by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Cold Spring is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Cold Spring is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Ithaca and Cold Spring is 288 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Cold Spring without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 50m and costs $30 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Ithaca to Cold Spring, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Cold Spring is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Ithaca to Cold Spring.
There are 97+ hotels available in Cold Spring.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ithaca to Cold Spring. However, you can take the bus to Park Avenue South & 26th Street, walk to 28 St, take the line 6 subway to Grand Central-42 St, walk to Grand Central Terminal, then take the train to Cold Spring. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ithaca to Cold Spring via Syracuse Bus Station, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Poughkeepsie in around 7h 15m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Cold Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–16
- Peak
- $19–22
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Cold Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $13–15
- Peak
- $18–21
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–75
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Ithaca, NY to Park Avenue South & 26th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–80
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Ithaca, NY to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–75
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Ithaca, NY to Syracuse Airport, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Ithaca, NY to Rochester, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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