How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Ithaca?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Ithaca start from $58. The average price for this route is around $92. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Ithaca?

The average bus trip duration from Washington to Ithaca is 10h 55m, covering a distance of 246 miles (397 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 15m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Ithaca route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , OurBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Ithaca?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Ithaca at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Ithaca?

A bus trip from Washington to Ithaca generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Ithaca?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Ithaca?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Washington to Ithaca?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Ithaca?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Ithaca from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Ithaca on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	11:00pm	Washington	10h 45m	9:45am	131 East Green Street	Cheapest
	Bus	12:30pm	Bethesda - White Flint	6h 15m	6:45pm	Cornell University - West Campus	Fastest
	Bus	12:45am	Union Station	10h 50m	11:35am	Ithaca	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:10am	Union Station	11h 50m	2:00pm	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	Stadium-Armory Metro	10h 30m	10:00pm	130 E Seneca St	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Ithaca on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30am	Stadium-Armory Metro	10h 30m	10:00pm	130 E Seneca St	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10pm	Bethesda - White Flint	8h 5m	8:15pm	Cornell University - West Campus	Fastest
	Bus	12:45am	Union Station	10h 50m	11:35am	Ithaca	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:10am	Union Station	11h 50m	2:00pm	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	12:10pm	Bethesda - White Flint	8h 20m	8:30pm	Cornell University - North Campus	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Ithaca on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:10am	Union Station	10h 15m	6:25pm	Ithaca	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:10am	Union Station	11h 50m	2:00pm	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	12:05am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	13h 55m	2:00pm	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	Stadium-Armory Metro	10h 30m	10:00pm	130 E Seneca St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30pm	Union Station	18h 55m	6:25pm	Ithaca	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Ithaca on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30am	Union Station	9h 45m	9:15pm	Ithaca	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:10am	Union Station	10h 15m	6:25pm	Ithaca	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	10h 55m	6:25pm	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Union Station	12h 5m	11:35am	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	12:40am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	17h 45m	6:25pm	Ithaca	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:55 AM 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 $58, 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

3.5/511,475 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

OurBus

4/53,159 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Washington and Ithaca, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Greyhound

3.5/587,408 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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.

February 2, 2019

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

Jake R.

September 29, 2019

I felt not welcomed or unattended

Jose G.

January 17, 2018

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Ithaca?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Ithaca start from $58. The average price for this route is around $92. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Ithaca?
The average bus trip duration from Washington to Ithaca is 10h 55m, covering a distance of 246 miles (397 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 15m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Ithaca route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, OurBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Ithaca?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Ithaca at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Ithaca?
A bus trip from Washington to Ithaca generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Ithaca?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Ithaca?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Washington to Ithaca?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Ithaca?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/27

$73

11/28

$90

Today

$90

11/30

$95

12/01

$80

12/02

$68

12/03

$57

12/04

$52

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Ithaca, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $52

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 $52 to $262 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 $52 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually FlixBus, 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.