What is the cheapest way to get from State College to Ithaca?

The cheapest way to get from State College to Ithaca is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from State College to Ithaca?

The fastest way to get from State College to Ithaca is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between State College and Ithaca?

No, there is no direct bus from State College to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from State College, Pa and arriving at Ithaca via Wilkes-Barre, PA and Scranton, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from State College to Ithaca?

The distance between State College and Ithaca is 304 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.

How do I travel from State College to Ithaca without a car?

The best way to get from State College to Ithaca without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $70 - $220.

How long does it take to get from State College to Ithaca?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from State College to Ithaca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the State College to Ithaca bus from?

State College to Ithaca bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from State College, Pa station.

Bus or fly from State College to Ithaca?

The best way to get from State College to Ithaca is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $70 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $330 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the State College to Ithaca bus arrive?

State College to Ithaca bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Wilkes Barre, Pa station.

Can I drive from State College to Ithaca?

Yes, the driving distance between State College to Ithaca is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from State College to Ithaca.

How do I get a bus ticket from State College to Ithaca?

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Where can I stay near Ithaca?

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State College to Ithaca - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from State College to Ithaca by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa805
2. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithaca246
8h 15m
$71–219
Drive 160.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from State College to Ithaca160.1 mi
3h 31m
$30–43
Fly
1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)SCE - ITH
5h 46m
$65–327

State College to Ithaca by bus

14Weekly Buses

8h 15mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301.8 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from State College, Pa to Ithaca via Wilkes Barre, Pa, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton, PA, and Scranton, Pa in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) twice daily.

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