There are 9 ways to get from Rutgers University to Ithaca by bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Newark Airport (EWR)
best- Take the bus from Newark Airport, NJ to Ithaca, NYOurBus
5h 47m$43–101Drive 209.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rutgers University to Ithaca209.7 mi
4h 10m$39–56Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)JFK - ITH
5h 25m$51–295Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to IthacaFlixBus 2683
6h 3m$53–391Bus #2
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York to IthacaAdt N806
6h 31m$79–145Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)EWR - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
5h 55m$102–524Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)JFK - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
6h 45m$101–560Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)EWR - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY
6h 43m$192–519Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)LGA - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
6h 57m$96–574
Rutgers University to Ithaca by foot, train, and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Ithaca is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Ithaca is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Ithaca via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Rutgers University and Ithaca is 236 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Ithaca without a car is to bus via Newark Airport (EWR) which takes 5h 47m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Rutgers University to Ithaca, including transfers.
Rutgers University to Ithaca bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Rutgers University to Ithaca bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Ithaca is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Rutgers University to Ithaca.
There are 62+ hotels available in Ithaca.
What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?
OurBus operates a bus from Newark Airport, NJ to Ithaca, NY 5 times a week. Tickets cost $20–75 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–17
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $28–35
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
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