Bus Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$27

tomorrow

$109

Thursday

Friday

$60

Saturday

$33

Sunday

$46

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	4h 25m	2:30 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	6:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal		Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/24/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
	FlixBus	4h 10m	2:30 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	6:40 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle		Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/24/2026 2:30:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	New York Trailways	11h 50m	11:25 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	11:15 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal		Economy	$109	A Bus from New York Trailways goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/25/2026 11:25:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY via Syracuse, NY, you can save more than $52? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- OurBus
  
  7h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:45 AM
  
  Ithaca, NY
  E Seneca Street
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Syracuse, NY
  University
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $32
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/27/2026 9:45:00 AM to University, Syracuse, NY (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
- OurBus
  
  2h 55m
  
  0
  
  2:20 PM
  
  Syracuse, NY
  University
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  SUNY Collins Circle
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from University, Syracuse, NY (USA) at 3/27/2026 2:20:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Travel Time is 4h 20m shorter, and you will save $52

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
OurBus	4h 15m	1:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	E Seneca Street	5:15 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Basic	$60	A Bus from OurBus goes from E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/27/2026 1:00:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
OurBus	3h 30m	9:40 AM	Ithaca, NY	Cornell West Campus	1:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Basic	$65	A Bus from OurBus goes from Cornell West Campus, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/27/2026 9:40:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
OurBus	3h 30m	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Cornell West Campus	5:30 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Basic	$75	A Bus from OurBus goes from Cornell West Campus, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/27/2026 2:00:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
New York Trailways	18h 25m	11:25 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	5:50 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$148	A Bus from New York Trailways goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/27/2026 11:25:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	4h 10m	2:30 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	6:40 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle		Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/28/2026 2:30:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
	FlixBus	4h 25m	2:30 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	6:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal		Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/28/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	4h 10m	2:30 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	6:40 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY		Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/29/2026 2:30:00 PM to SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
	FlixBus	4h 25m	2:30 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	6:55 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station		Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/29/2026 2:30:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY is $27 on 3/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

See here how frequent the connections between Ithaca, NY and Albany, NY are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Ithaca, NY and Albany, NY.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Ithaca, NY and Albany, NY, with 3 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus, OurBus and New York Trailways that travel 2 times every day by bus from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus	$27
Fastest Bus	3h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:30 PM
Latest Bus	2:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	141.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, OurBus and New York Trailways

Cheapest bus connections from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY

Every day, 2 buses from 3 bus companies leave Ithaca, NY for Albany, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$27

Wednesday 03/25

$109

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$148

Saturday 03/28

$33

Sunday 03/29

$46

Monday 03/30

Tuesday 03/31

$39

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

Friday 04/03

Saturday 04/04

$37

Sunday 04/05

$42

Monday 04/06

$40

Tuesday 04/07

$36

Wednesday 04/08

Thursday 04/09

$64

Friday 04/10

$148

Saturday 04/11

Sunday 04/12

$122

Monday 04/13

Tuesday 04/14

$35

Wednesday 04/15

$140

Thursday 04/16

$56

Friday 04/17

$45

Saturday 04/18

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $27, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $108.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY, with $27. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $65.

How to save money travelling from Ithaca, NY to Albany, 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 Ithaca, NY to Albany, 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 Ithaca, NY to Albany, 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 Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY

These are the most booked bus companies between Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY from our users.

FlixBus from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY:

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:30 PM
Last Bus	2:30 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	2/26/2026

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

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

Cornell West Campus

West Avenue 240

Downtown Ithaca

East Green St 131

E Seneca Street

E. Seneca Street 130

Robert Purcell Community Center

Jessup Rd 101

Cornell Recruitment Hill

Pine Tree Road 355

Bus Terminal

Hamilton St 34

Rensselaer Station

East St 649

SUNY Collins Circle

Collins Cir

Capitol/Hawk Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St

Crossgates Mall

Crossgates Mall Rd 1

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

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

FAQs about the Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 4h 25m to reach Albany, NY. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $148. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Albany, NY.

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

Every day, the Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY is offered by OurBus and takes 3h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $65. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Albany, NY from Ithaca, NY starts at 2:30 PM. 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 Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Ithaca, NY for Albany, NY starts at 2:30 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 Ithaca, NY Albany, NY route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Ithaca, NY and Albany, 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, OurBus and New York Trailways.

What can I take with me on the Ithaca, NY to Albany, 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 Ithaca, NY Albany, 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 Ithaca, NY Albany, 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 Ithaca, NY to Albany, NY on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Ithaca, NY and to Albany, NY

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ithaca, NY and to Albany, NY. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!