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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Cornell University by bus, car, train or plane

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  1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NY

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Bus via New York, NY

  1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NY

Bus #2

  1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NY

Bus #3

  1. Take the bus from 42nd/3rd Ave to Ithaca, NY - Cornell North Campus

Drive

  1. Drive from New York to Cornell University

Train to New York JFK, fly to Ithaca

  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
  2. Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Ithaca (ITH)

Train to Newark, fly to Ithaca

  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
  2. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Ithaca (ITH)

Fly Newark to Syracuse, bus

  1. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Syracuse (SYR)
  2. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY

Fly New York La Guardia to Syracuse, bus

  1. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Syracuse (SYR)
  2. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY

Fly New York La Guardia to Binghamton, bus

  1. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Binghamton (BGM)
  2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithaca

New York to Cornell University by bus and walk

The journey time between New York and Cornell University is around 4h 15m and covers a distance of around 226 miles. Operated by OurBus, the New York to Cornell University service departs from New York, NY and arrives in Cornell University. Typically only one service runs weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

1 Weekly Services
4h 15m Average Duration
$7 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from New York to Cornell University is to bus via New York, NY which costs $7 - $60 and takes 4h 15m.

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The quickest way to get from New York to Cornell University is to train and fly which costs $190 - $650 and takes 4h 2m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York, NY and arriving at Ithaca, NY. Services depart twice a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

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The distance between New York and Cornell University is 176 miles. The road distance is 224.6 miles.

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The best way to get from New York to Cornell University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $7 - $60.

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The bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NY takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs twice a week.

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New York to Cornell University bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from New York, NY station.

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The quickest flight from New York JFK Airport to Ithaca Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 4m.

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New York to Cornell University bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Ithaca, NY station.

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Yes, the driving distance between New York to Cornell University is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from New York to Cornell University.

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Map of how to get from New York to Cornell University.
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  • Distance: 175.8 miles
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?

OurBus operates a bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NY twice a week. Tickets cost $7 - $60 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

Airlines
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from New York JFK to Ithaca
Ave. Duration
1h 9m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $600
Flights from New York La Guardia to Syracuse
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $470
Flights from New York La Guardia to Binghamton
Ave. Duration
1h 9m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$150 - $550
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Newark to Ithaca
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$190 - $400
Flights from Newark to Syracuse
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$90 - $300
Train operators
Long Island Rail Road
Phone
+1-718-217-5477
Website
new.mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
Ave. Duration
20 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$3 - $12
Website
https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
Schedules at
https://new.mta.info/schedules
Peak
$3 - $12
Off-Peak
$4 - $7
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
Ave. Duration
24 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$13 - $16
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$10 - $12
Adult Airport
$13 - $16
Bus operators
OurBus
Phone
+1-844-800-6828
Email
pr@ourbus.com
Website
ourbus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NY
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$7 - $60
Website
https://www.ourbus.com/bookTicket
Bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$7 - $50
Website
https://www.ourbus.com/bookTicket
College Express
Website
collegeexpressbus.com
Bus from 42nd/3rd Ave to Cornell University West
Ave. Duration
6h 13m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
$55 - $60
Schedules at
collegeexpressbus.com
Bus from 42nd/3rd Ave to Ithaca, NY - Cornell North Campus
Ave. Duration
6h 20m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
$55 - $60
Schedules at
collegeexpressbus.com
North Fork Express
Phone
1-631-588-7433
Email
sales@nfebus.com
Website
northforkexpress.com
Bus from NYC 3 Av & 42 St to Cornell University West
Ave. Duration
6h 13m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
$35 - $50
Schedules at
northforkexpress.com
Book at
collegeexpressbus.com
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Binghamton to Ithaca
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$6 - $40
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$6 - $40
Trailways
Phone
+1 800-858-8555
Website
trailways.com
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Ithaca
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$13 - $35
Schedules at
trailways.com
Flexible
$20 - $28
Saver
$13 - $35

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Delta offers flights from New York JFK Airport to Ithaca Airport.

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