There are 4 ways to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Cornell University by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Schenectady (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to IthacaFlixBus 2691
5h 57m$33–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NYOurBus
7h 10m$22–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation CenterLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to IthacaFlixBus 2691
6h 54m$39–116Drive 166.3 mi
- Drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Cornell University166.3 mi
3h 30m$31–44
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Cornell University by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Cornell University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Cornell University is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station to Cornell University. However, there are services departing from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St and arriving at Statler Hall via Schenectady and Ithaca Commons - Green St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Cornell University is 213 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Cornell University without a car is to bus via Schenectady which takes 5h 57m and costs $30 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Cornell University, including transfers.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Cornell University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Cornell University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ithaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Cornell University is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Cornell University.
There are 59+ hotels available in Cornell University.
What companies run services between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Schenectady to Ithaca once daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 3h 29m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $28–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $28–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $24–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–75
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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