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 $60 - $110 and takes 17h 13m.

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 9m and costs $100 - $410.

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 58m.

How far is it from Ithaca to Pontiac?

The distance between Ithaca and Pontiac is 440 miles. The road distance is 412.9 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 7m and costs $120 - $280.

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 Trailways, depart from Ithaca station.

Where does the Ithaca to Pontiac bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ithaca to Pontiac?

Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Pontiac is 413 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Ithaca to Pontiac.

Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 279+ 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
$279–646
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 13m
$64–107
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 7m
$120–276
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 Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
14h 58m
$80–151
Drive 410.5 mi
1. Drive from Ithaca to Pontiaccar 410.5 mi
7h 31m
$75–109
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 9m
$100–404
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
9h 4m
$75–393
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 59m
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus
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 55m
$103–601
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 13m
$89–518
Bus, shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Windsor Airport
1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus
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
11h 3m
$515–1,008

Ithaca to Pontiac by bus and train

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13h 7mAverage Duration

$120Cheapest 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 58m.

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