There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Newark Airport, NJ to Ithaca, NYbus OurBus
6h 14m$30–294Drive 225.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NYcar 225.6 mi
4h 18m$42–60Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PHL - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
5h 29m$104–645Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton, PAbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithacabus 246
6h 48m$77–139Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0340s
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithacabus 246
9h 3m$54–128Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
6h 22m$194–469Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
5h 36m$61–885Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane EWR - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
6h 11m$95–744
Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA and arriving at Ithaca via Scranton, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Ithaca, NY is 295 miles. The road distance is 227 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $30 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Scranton Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY.
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Ithaca, NY via Scranton, PA, Scranton, Pa, and Ithaca in around 6h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Newark Airport, NJ to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–75
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $22–65
- Flexible
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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