How far is Philadelphia from Ithaca by coach?

The distance between Ithaca and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 186 miles (299 km).

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

You can travel to Philadelphia from Ithaca by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Ithaca to Philadelphia from £34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Ithaca to Philadelphia on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:10	Green Street	7h 55m	19:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	Bus	19:15	Ithaca	7h 50m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:00	Ithaca	8h 20m	17:20	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Ithaca	8h	17:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:10	Green Street	8h 20m	19:30	12 Schuylkill Ave	No tags

Next departures from Ithaca to Philadelphia on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:00	Ithaca	8h	17:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	15:00	130 E Seneca St	5h 40m	20:40	12 Schuylkill Ave	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:00	Ithaca	8h 20m	17:20	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	16:35	Ithaca	9h 15m	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:10	Green Street	11h 30m	22:40	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures from Ithaca to Philadelphia on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:10	Green Street	8h 20m	19:30	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	Bus	14:10	Ithaca College - Roy Park School	4h 45m	18:55	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:00	Ithaca	8h 20m	17:20	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Ithaca	8h	17:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:10	Green Street	11h 30m	22:40	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures from Ithaca to Philadelphia on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:10	Green Street	8h 20m	19:30	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	Bus	15:00	130 E Seneca St	5h 40m	20:40	12 Schuylkill Ave	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:00	Ithaca	7h 20m	16:20	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Ithaca	8h	17:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:10	Green Street	7h 55m	19:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

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Get from Ithaca to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

9h 15mAverage duration

173 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

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

Based on 3148 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. OurBus ticket prices on this trip start at £78

OurBus Ithaca Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The bus never came. I contacted OurBus and the chat guy, Adam, wrote that there was no bus today from Ithaca to Philadelphia. I will certainly never do business with OurBus again. Instead of arriving at 7PM, I got here at 11:50 PM.

Lucy B.

26 February 2019

I actually admire the driver for his professionalism

Amos Diggay K.

25 December 2018

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

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

Where are the popular stops in Ithaca and Philadelphia?

Stops in Ithaca

A - Green Street

B - Greyhound Station

C - 108 Jessup Rd

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Ithaca, US to Philadelphia, PA

How far is Philadelphia from Ithaca by coach?
The distance between Ithaca and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 186 miles (299 km).
Is there a way to reach Philadelphia from Ithaca without a car?
You can travel to Philadelphia from Ithaca by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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

£65

17/11

£52

Today

£36

19/11

£47

20/11

£43

21/11

£71

22/11

£62

23/11

£55

The cheapest trip from Ithaca, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £36

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

You can expect to pay from £36 to £138 for a bus ticket from Ithaca, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £43, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually OurBus, FlixBus 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.