How far is Ithaca from Washington by coach?

The distance between Washington and Ithaca by coach is approximately 247 miles (398 km).

What is the best way to go from Washington to Ithaca without a car?

The best way to go from Washington to Ithaca without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Washington to Ithaca from £40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to Ithaca on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:30	Union Station	12h 5m	11:35	Ithaca	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Washington to Ithaca on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	10h 55m	18:25	Ithaca	Cheapest
	Bus	09:00	Union Station	9h 25m	18:25	Ithaca	Fastest
	Bus	00:45	Union Station	10h 50m	11:35	Ithaca	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:10	Union Station	11h 50m	14:00	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	11:30	Stadium-Armory Metro	10h 30m	22:00	130 E Seneca St	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Ithaca on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	8h 50m	16:20	Ithaca	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10	Bethesda - White Flint	7h 50m	20:00	Ithaca College - Roy Park School	Fastest
	Bus	00:45	Union Station	10h 50m	11:35	Ithaca	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:10	Union Station	11h 50m	14:00	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	11:30	Stadium-Armory Metro	10h 30m	22:00	130 E Seneca St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:50 EST.

Get from Washington to Ithaca

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just £45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

10h 55mAverage duration

246 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Ithaca?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Ithaca

A
Green Street
131 E Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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B
Greyhound Station
710 West State St, Ithaca, NY 14850
C
108 Jessup Rd
108 Jessup Road, Cayuga Heights, NY 14850, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,452 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

OurBus

4/53,155 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87397 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £46

Greyhound Washington Ithaca recent customer reviews

DON’T USE GREYHOUND!!! Worst service ever. I bought a ticket from DC to Ithaca with Greyhound. The trip included two transfers but because the first bus departed late from DC I lost the second bus and because of that I was forced to wait 6 hours in the middle of the night (from 11pm to 5:15 am), freezing in order to be able to take the next available bus from NY to Ithaca. I must also add that the greyhound staff at port authority was extremely rude, the yelled at me several times and never tried to help me. Horrible service.

Catalina Belen M.

2 February 2019

Greyhound isn’t the issue. The “expired” ticket with no warning is.

Jake R.

29 September 2019

I felt not welcomed or unattended

Jose G.

17 January 2018

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Washington, DC, US to Ithaca, US

How far is Ithaca from Washington by coach?
The distance between Washington and Ithaca by coach is approximately 247 miles (398 km).
What is the best way to go from Washington to Ithaca without a car?
The best way to go from Washington to Ithaca without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£65

25/11

£62

Today

£66

27/11

£57

28/11

£59

29/11

£66

30/11

£74

01/12

£48

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Ithaca, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £48

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

You can expect to pay from £48 to £231 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Ithaca, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £48, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually 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.