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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ithaca is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ithaca is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Ithaca?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA and arriving at Ithaca via Scranton, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

The distance between Philadelphia and Ithaca is 297 miles. The road distance is 226.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ithaca without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $50 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Philadelphia to Ithaca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Ithaca bus from?

Philadelphia to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Ithaca bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Ithaca is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Philadelphia to Ithaca.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

Book your Philadelphia to Ithaca bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ithaca?

There are 60+ hotels available in Ithaca.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Ithaca by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to IthacaFlixBus 2683
6h 21m
$51–688
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal409
2. Take the bus from Princeton, NJ to Ithaca, NYOurBus
9h 26m
$28–102
Drive 225.6 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Ithaca225.6 mi
4h 16m
$42–60
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)PHL - SYR
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
5h 26m
$97–594
Bus via Scranton
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton, PA202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithaca246
6h 45m
$77–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to IthacaFlixBus 2683
7h 5m
$57–138
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)PHL - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY
6h 15m
$145–441
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)JFK - ITH
5h 44m
$61–875
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)EWR - SYR
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
6h 10m
$90–724

Philadelphia to Ithaca by train and bus

5Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 295.2 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Ithaca via Scranton, PA and Scranton, Pa in around 6h 45m.

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