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How to get fromIthaca to Erieby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Ithaca to Erie by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train via Rochester

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus246 / ...
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Erie Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    5h 31m
    $40–139
  2. Bus via Buffalo Airport (BUF)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Buffalo, NYbusOurBus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to EriebusGreyhound US0170
    7h 10m
    $39–95
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to BuffalobusFlixBus 2685
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to EriebusGreyhound US0170
    6h 30m
    $44–125
  4. Drive 218.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ithaca to Eriecar218.9 mi
    4h 26m
    $40–58
  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus StationbusFlixBus 2691
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    6h 20m
    $47–141

Ithaca to Erie by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ithaca to Erie via Buffalo in around 6h 30m.

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