What is the cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Lansing is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ithaca to Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Lansing is to bus and fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $110 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Ithaca and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Lansing, MI via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station and Detroit, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Ithaca to Lansing?

The distance between Ithaca and Lansing is 501 miles. The road distance is 471.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ithaca to Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Ithaca to Lansing without a car is to bus and train via Ann Arbor which takes 14h 27m and costs $70 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Ithaca to Lansing?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Ithaca to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ithaca to Lansing bus from?

Ithaca to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ithaca station.

Where does the Ithaca to Lansing bus arrive?

Ithaca to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

Can I drive from Ithaca to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Lansing is 472 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Ithaca to Lansing.

Where can I stay near Lansing?

There are 71+ hotels available in Lansing.

Ithaca to Lansing - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Ithaca to Lansing by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.

Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Syracuse Airport, NY
2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)SYR - LAN
8h 2m
$132–754
Bus, train via Ann Arbor
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny246
2. Take the train from Rochester to Toledo
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
4. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
14h 27m
$73–266
Bus via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalo
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Lansing, MI
17h 15m
$100–242
Drive 468.8 mi
1. Drive from Ithaca to Lansing468.8 mi
8h 22m
$86–124
Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Side
2. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)ELM - LAN
9h 1m
Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Syracuse Airport, NY
2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Detroit (DTW)SYR - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
8h 4m
$113–643
Bus to Rochester, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Rochester, NY
2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)ROC - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
8h 29m
$163–497
Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Binghamton, NY
2. Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Detroit (DTW)BGM - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
7h 48m
$118–456
Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Side
2. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Detroit (DTW)ELM - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
8h 41m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny246
2. Take the train from Rochester to Toledo
3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
14h 59m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Scarborough Centre
2. Take the bus from Scarborough Centre to Detroit Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Lansing, MI
21h 10m
$97–163

Ithaca to Lansing by bus and train

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14h 27mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498.3 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ithaca to Lansing, MI via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, and Detroit, MI in around 17h 15m.

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