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Compare all timetables for the bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
tomorrow
$46
Monday
$36
Tuesday
Wednesday
$39
Thursday
$41
Friday
$42

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 12h 15m 11:20 PM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 11:35 AM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $46
FlixBus 10h 0m 11:45 AM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 9:45 PM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $46
FlixBus 10h 15m 11:30 AM Albany, NY SUNY Collins Circle 9:45 PM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $46
Greyhound US 7h 50m 10:35 AM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 6:25 PM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $47
Greyhound US 9h 50m 4:20 AM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 2:10 PM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY via Schenectady, NY, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 49m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Albany, NY
      SUNY Collins Circle
      8:25 PM
      Schenectady, NY
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 29m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Schenectady, NY
      Bus Stop
      11:59 PM
      Ithaca, NY
      Downtown Ithaca
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $33
    Travel Time is 4h 1m shorter, and you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 20m 7:55 PM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 12:15 AM Ithaca, NY Robert Purcell Community Center  Economy $36
FlixBus 4h 4m 7:55 PM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 11:59 PM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $36
FlixBus 4h 15m 7:55 PM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 12:10 AM Ithaca, NY Cornell West Campus  Economy $36
FlixBus 3h 49m 8:10 PM Albany, NY SUNY Collins Circle 11:59 PM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $36
FlixBus 4h 0m 8:10 PM Albany, NY SUNY Collins Circle 12:10 AM Ithaca, NY Cornell West Campus  Economy $36

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 50m 10:35 AM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 6:25 PM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $39
Greyhound US 9h 40m 4:20 AM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 2:00 PM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $40
Greyhound US 12h 15m 11:20 PM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 11:35 AM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $40
FlixBus 9h 30m 7:30 PM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 5:00 AM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $71
FlixBus 10h 0m 7:00 PM Albany, NY SUNY Collins Circle 5:00 AM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $72

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 15m 7:55 PM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station 12:10 AM Ithaca, NY Cornell West Campus  Economy $41
FlixBus 4h 20m 7:55 PM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station 12:15 AM Ithaca, NY Cornell North Campus  Economy $41
FlixBus 4h 4m 7:55 PM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station 11:59 PM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $41
FlixBus 3h 49m 8:10 PM Albany, NY SUNY 11:59 PM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $41
FlixBus 4h 0m 8:10 PM Albany, NY SUNY 12:10 AM Ithaca, NY Cornell West Campus  Economy $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY via Schenectady, NY, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 49m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Albany, NY
      SUNY Collins Circle
      8:25 PM
      Schenectady, NY
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 29m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Schenectady, NY
      Bus Stop
      11:59 PM
      Ithaca, NY
      Downtown Ithaca
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $33
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 15m 7:55 PM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 12:10 AM Ithaca, NY Cornell West Campus  Economy $42
FlixBus 4h 4m 7:55 PM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 11:59 PM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $42
FlixBus 4h 20m 7:55 PM Albany, NY Bus Terminal 12:15 AM Ithaca, NY Robert Purcell Community Center  Economy $42
FlixBus 3h 49m 8:10 PM Albany, NY SUNY Collins Circle 11:59 PM Ithaca, NY Downtown Ithaca  Economy $42
FlixBus 4h 0m 8:10 PM Albany, NY SUNY Collins Circle 12:10 AM Ithaca, NY Cornell West Campus  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY via Schenectady, NY, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 49m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Albany, NY
      SUNY Collins Circle
      8:25 PM
      Schenectady, NY
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 29m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Schenectady, NY
      Bus Stop
      11:59 PM
      Ithaca, NY
      Downtown Ithaca
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $33
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY is $36 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Albany, NY and Ithaca, NY

See here how frequent the connections between Albany, NY and Ithaca, NY are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Albany, NY and Ithaca, NY.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 24 buses from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY, while Night sees the fewest connections between Albany, NY and Ithaca, NY, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 6 times every day by bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus $36
Fastest Bus 3h 49m
Earliest Bus 4:20 AM
Latest Bus 8:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 141.3 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Albany, NY for Ithaca, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
Sunday 07/26
$46
Monday 07/27
$36
Tuesday 07/28
Wednesday 07/29
$39
Thursday 07/30
$41
Friday 07/31
$42
Saturday 08/01
Sunday 08/02
$43
Monday 08/03
$39
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
$36
Thursday 08/06
Friday 08/07
$44
Saturday 08/08
$44
Sunday 08/09
Monday 08/10
Tuesday 08/11
$44
Wednesday 08/12
$45
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
$48
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $36, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $43.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY, with $36. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

How to save money travelling from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Albany, NY and Ithaca, NY

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Albany, NY and Ithaca, NY.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY? Or which bus companies serve the route Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY bus

How much does a Albany, NY Ithaca, NY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 4h 20m to reach Ithaca, NY. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $72. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ithaca, NY.

On average, how many connections are available from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY each day?

Every day, the Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY take?

The fastest bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 49m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY?

The earliest bus arriving in Ithaca, NY from Albany, NY starts at 4:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Albany, NY for Ithaca, NY starts at 8:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Albany, NY Ithaca, NY route?

When traveling by bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Albany, NY and Ithaca, NY?

You can check all the direct connections between Albany, NY and Ithaca, NY by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Albany, NY Ithaca, NY bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Albany, NY Ithaca, NY bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Albany, NY and Ithaca, NY. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Albany, NY and Ithaca, NY change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Albany, NY to Ithaca, NY

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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