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 6h 33m and costs $90 - $390.

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 CATA Intermodal Downtown via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Ithaca to Lansing?

The distance between Ithaca and Lansing is 507 miles. The road distance is 472.5 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 31m and costs $130 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 Trailways, depart from Ithaca station.

Where does the Ithaca to Lansing bus arrive?

Ithaca to Lansing bus services, operated by Trailways, 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 89+ 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 Greater Binghamton Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus
2. Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane BGM - LAN
6h 33m
$93–387
Drive 469.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ithaca to Lansingcar 469.7 mi
8h 22m
$86–124
Bus, train via Ann Arbor
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus 246
2. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
14h 31m
$133–308
Bus via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
17h 15m
$98–194
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 Sidebus
2. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ELM - LAN
8h 59m
Bus to Rochester, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus
2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)plane ROC - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
8h 5m
$313–668
Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus
2. Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Detroit (DTW)plane BGM - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 46m
$104–416
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 Sidebus
2. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Detroit (DTW)plane ELM - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
8h 36m
Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Detroit (DTW)plane SYR - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
8h 50m
$93–560
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus 246
2. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain
3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
15h 8m
$160–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Mississaugabus
2. Take the bus from Mississauga to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
18h 26m
$87–249

Ithaca to Lansing by bus and train

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14h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 503.7 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

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

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