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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Ithaca is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Ithaca is to bus and fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $120 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Ithaca?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Lansing, MI and arriving at Ithaca via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

How far is it from Lansing to Ithaca?

The distance between Lansing and Ithaca is 620 miles. The road distance is 471.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Ithaca without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 15h 4m to get from Lansing to Ithaca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Ithaca bus from?

Lansing to Ithaca bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing, MI station.

Where does the Lansing to Ithaca bus arrive?

Lansing to Ithaca bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit, MI station.

Can I drive from Lansing to Ithaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Ithaca is 472 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Lansing to Ithaca.

Where can I stay near Ithaca?

There are 60+ hotels available in Ithaca.

Lansing to Ithaca - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lansing to Ithaca by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus 231
15h 4m
Drive 468.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Ithacacar 468.8 mi
8h 24m
$86–124
Bus via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus
16h 5m
$100–225
Fly Capital Region International Airport to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane LAN - BGM
2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithacabus
9h 42m
$144–648
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
3. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus
4. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus 231
19h 15m
$105–290
Fly Capital Region International Airport to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane LAN - ELM
2. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus
7h 38m
Bus to Detroit, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane DTW - SYR
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
8h 22m
$120–693

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) flights

14Weekly Planes

7h 48mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lansing to Ithaca.

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Distance: 616.9 mi
Duration: 15h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Ithaca via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 16h 5m.

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