What is the cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Ithaca?

The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Ithaca is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Ithaca?

The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Ithaca is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Swarthmore and Ithaca?

No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at Ithaca via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Swarthmore to Ithaca?

The distance between Swarthmore and Ithaca is 307 miles. The road distance is 229.2 miles.

How do I travel from Swarthmore to Ithaca without a car?

The best way to get from Swarthmore to Ithaca without a car is to train and bus via Newark which takes 7h 5m and costs $50 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Swarthmore to Ithaca?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Swarthmore to Ithaca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swarthmore to Ithaca bus from?

Swarthmore to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where does the Swarthmore to Ithaca bus arrive?

Swarthmore to Ithaca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Swarthmore to Ithaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Ithaca is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Swarthmore to Ithaca.

Where can I stay near Ithaca?

There are 65+ hotels available in Ithaca.

Swarthmore to Ithaca - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Swarthmore to Ithaca by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Newark
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2683
7h 5m
$51–688
Drive 227.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swarthmore to Ithacacar 227.8 mi
4h 15m
$42–61
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PHL - SYR
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
6h 5m
$108–632
Bus via Scranton
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton, PAbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithacabus 246
7h 59m
$76–139
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Trentontrain Tre
2. Take the bus from Princeton, NJ to Ithaca, NYbus OurBus
8h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2683
9h 49m
$62–150
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
6h 58m
$172–455
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
6h 29m
$61–885

Swarthmore to Ithaca by train and bus

2Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.5 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Swarthmore to Ithaca via Gray 30th St Station, Philadelphia 30th St Station, Scranton, PA, and Scranton, Pa in around 7h 59m.

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