There are 9 ways to get from Ithaca to Kentucky by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (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 Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Covington
best- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Covington (CVG)plane ITH - CVG
6h 22m$117–621Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Akronbus
- Take the bus from Akron to Louisvillebus
16h 50m$82–187Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus 246
- Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Stationbus
16h 24m$156–339Drive 656.9 mi
- Drive from Ithaca to Louisvillecar 656.9 mi
11h 39m$120–174Fly Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ITH - SDF
7h 1m$126–660Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus
- Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Covington (CVG)plane BGM - CVG
8h 29m$154–708Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus
- Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Covington (CVG)plane ELM - CVG
8h 1m$108–610Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus
- Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ELM - SDF
8h 38m$117–661Bus via Niagara Falls
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Niagara Falls USAbus
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
18h 43m$82–191
Ithaca to Kentucky by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Kentucky is to bus which costs $80 - $190 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Kentucky is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Louisville via Buffalo and Akron. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
The distance between Ithaca and Kentucky is 514 miles. The road distance is 660.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Kentucky without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 24m and costs $150 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Ithaca to Kentucky, including transfers.
Ithaca to Kentucky bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Ithaca station.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Kentucky is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 16h 50m.
Ithaca to Kentucky bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Kentucky is 661 miles. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Ithaca to Kentucky.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Kentucky, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ithaca to Louisville via Buffalo and Akron in around 16h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Covington via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Greater Binghamton Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Ithaca to Binghamton
- Saver
- $16–28
- Flexible
- $27–35
Bus from Ithaca to Buffalo
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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