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

The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Pontiac is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 17h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Pontiac is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 10m and costs $100 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Ithaca and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Downtown Pontiac via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station and Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

How far is it from Ithaca to Pontiac?

The distance between Ithaca and Pontiac is 440 miles. The road distance is 411.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ithaca to Pontiac without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 6m and costs $130 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Ithaca to Pontiac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ithaca to Pontiac bus from?

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

Where does the Ithaca to Pontiac bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ithaca to Pontiac?

Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Pontiac is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Ithaca to Pontiac.

Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 492+ hotels available in Pontiac.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ithaca to Pontiac by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, 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 Rochester, fly to Detroit, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus
2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)plane ROC - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 28m
$381–699
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Torontobus
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
17h 5m
$68–116
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 Detroitbus
13h 6m
$135–304
Bus via Brook Park
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 Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
14h 10m
$87–214
Drive 409.5 mi
1. Drive from Ithaca to Pontiaccar 409.5 mi
7h 33m
$75–108
Fly Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Detroit, train
1. Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Detroit (DTW)plane ITH - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 42m
$81–415
Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus
2. Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Detroit (DTW)plane BGM - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 10m
$102–418
Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly to Detroit, train
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 train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 58m
Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
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 train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 10m
$92–532
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)plane BUF - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 41m
$99–573
Bus, shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Windsor Airport
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
3. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane YYZ - YQG
4. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Downtown Pontiacbus
10h 45m
$304–917

Ithaca to Pontiac by bus and train

7Weekly Services

13h 6mAverage Duration

$135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 437.5 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Ithaca to Downtown Pontiac via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 14h 10m.

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