There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady to Ithaca 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 (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to IthacaFlixBus 2691
3h 29m$30–110Drive 151 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Ithaca151 mi
3h 5m$28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation CenterLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to IthacaFlixBus 2691
4h 22m$39–114
Schenectady to Ithaca by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Ithaca is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Ithaca is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $27 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Schenectady and arriving at Ithaca. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Schenectady and Ithaca is 191 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Ithaca without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $110.
The bus from Schenectady to Ithaca takes 3h 29m including transfers and departs once daily.
Schenectady to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ithaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Ithaca is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Schenectady to Ithaca.
Book your Schenectady to Ithaca bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Ithaca, 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
- $25–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $28–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $28–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $25–40
- 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
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