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 21m.

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 3m and costs $100 - $430.

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 621 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 21m to drive from Lansing to Ithaca.

Where can I stay near Ithaca?

There are 60+ hotels available in Ithaca.

Lansing to Ithaca - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Toledo
2. Take the train from Toledo to Rochester
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithaca231
15h 4m
Drive 468.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Ithaca468.8 mi
8h 21m
$86–124
Bus via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithaca
16h 5m
$95–201
Fly Capital Region International Airport to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)LAN - BGM
2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithaca
10h 42m
$138–558
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
3. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochester
4. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithaca231
19h 15m
$100–276
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)LAN - ELM
2. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Library
8h 12m
Bus to Detroit, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)DTW - SYR
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
8h 24m
$105–593
Bus to Detroit, fly to Rochester, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)DTW - ROC
3. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY
9h 3m
$160–498
Bus to Detroit, fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)DTW - BGM
3. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithaca
8h 3m
$103–428

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

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8h 9mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.1 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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