There are 9 ways to get from Ithaca to Plattsburgh by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ithaca to SchenectadyFlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak StationAdirondack
8h 36m$59–135Drive 270.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ithaca to Plattsburgh270.3 mi
5h 42m$50–72Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NYFlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Albany to PlattsburghAdt 278 / ...
8h 55m$73–155Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)ITH - BTV
- Drive from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Plattsburgh
10h 49m$81–414Bus, train via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Take the train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
9h 23m$60–201Bus
- Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Syracuse, NY
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Malone
- Take the bus from Court House to Government Center
9h 34m$53–174Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Syracuse Airport, NY
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)SYR - BTV
- Drive from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Plattsburgh
7h 58m$143–772Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Newark Penn Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)EWR - BTV
- Drive from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Plattsburgh
8h 8m$114–443Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Park Avenue South & 26th Street
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)LGA - BTV
- Drive from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Plattsburgh
8h 58m$83–435
Ithaca to Plattsburgh by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Plattsburgh is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Plattsburgh is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Plattsburgh. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Plattsburgh via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Ithaca and Plattsburgh is 341 miles. The road distance is 271.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Plattsburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 36m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Ithaca to Plattsburgh, including transfers.
Ithaca to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ithaca station.
Ithaca to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Plattsburgh is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Ithaca to Plattsburgh.
There are 53+ hotels available in Plattsburgh.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Plattsburgh, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Ithaca to Plattsburgh via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Albany in around 8h 55m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Burlington International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Burlington International Airport via Washington Dulles, Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Burlington International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Burlington International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $19–85
- Business - advance purchase
- $26–140
- Business Class
- $40–220
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $28–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $28–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $24–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Plattsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from Syracuse to Malone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Ithaca, NY to Syracuse, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- 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 Park Avenue South & 26th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–80
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Website
- northcountryexpress.net
Bus from Court House to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- northcountryexpress.net
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