There are 5 ways to get from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Ithaca to SchenectadyFlixBus 2691
5h 17m$25–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NYOurBus
5h 48m$22–75Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus StationFlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
6h 4m$44–122Drive 166.9 mi
- Drive from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute166.9 mi
3h 28m$31–44Fly
- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Albany County Airport (ALB)ITH - ALB
7h 8m$99–574
Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Ferry St & 3rd St via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Ithaca and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 208 miles. The road distance is 167.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to bus via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center which takes 5h 17m and costs $24 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ithaca station.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center which takes 5h 17m and costs $24 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $600 and takes 7h 8m.
Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Ithaca to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ithaca to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $23–90 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Albany County Airport (ALB) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $23–90
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–75
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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