How far is Ithaca from Albany by coach?

The distance between Albany and Ithaca by coach is approximately 141 miles (226 km).

Is there a way to reach Ithaca from Albany without a car?

You can travel to Ithaca from Albany by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Albany to Ithaca from £29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Albany to Ithaca on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 50m	18:25	Ithaca	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Albany to Ithaca on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	14h 5m	18:25	Ithaca	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:20	Albany Bus Terminal	12h 15m	11:35	Ithaca	Fastest

Next departures from Albany to Ithaca on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 4m	23:59	Ithaca	Cheapest
Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	3h 49m	23:59	Ithaca	Fastest
Bus	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	4h 20m	17:40	130 E Seneca St	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Ithaca on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 4m	23:59	Ithaca	Cheapest
Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	3h 49m	23:59	Ithaca	Fastest
Bus	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	4h 20m	17:40	130 E Seneca St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 16:07 EST.

Get from Albany to Ithaca

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 4 minutes, and with fares starting at just £34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

4h 4mAverage duration

137 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,125 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Ithaca?

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Stops in Ithaca

A - Green Street

B - Greyhound Station

C - 108 Jessup Rd

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, US

How far is Ithaca from Albany by coach?
The distance between Albany and Ithaca by coach is approximately 141 miles (226 km).
Is there a way to reach Ithaca from Albany without a car?
You can travel to Ithaca from Albany by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£35

17/11

£33

Today

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19/11

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20/11

£29

21/11

£36

22/11

£35

23/11

£40

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Ithaca, US was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albany, NY to Ithaca, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £29 to £59 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Ithaca, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually OurBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.