Bus Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC

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

today

$80

tomorrow

Thursday

$67

Friday

$75

Saturday

Sunday

$70

Monday

$56

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 0m	9:00 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	7:00 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/24/2026 9:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	10h 45m	7:15 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	6:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/24/2026 7:15:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	14h 35m	2:10 PM	Ithaca, NY	Robert Purcell Community Center	4:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Robert Purcell Community Center, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/24/2026 2:10:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
FlixBus	14h 25m	2:20 PM	Ithaca, NY	Cornell West Campus	4:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cornell West Campus, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/24/2026 2:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 45m	1:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	11:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/26/2026 1:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	12h 40m	1:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/26/2026 1:00:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	9h 0m	11:00 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	8:00 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/26/2026 11:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	12h 10m	4:35 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	4:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/26/2026 4:35:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	10h 45m	7:15 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	6:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/26/2026 7:15:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	OurBus	11h 10m	11:00 AM	Ithaca, NY	E Seneca Street	10:10 PM	Washington, DC	Armory Metro		Basic	$75	A Bus from OurBus goes from E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to Armory Metro, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 0m	9:00 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	7:00 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/29/2026 9:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	10h 45m	1:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	11:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/29/2026 1:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	12h 10m	4:35 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	4:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/29/2026 4:35:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	10h 45m	7:15 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	6:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/29/2026 7:15:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	12h 40m	1:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/29/2026 1:00:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 0m	9:00 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	7:00 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	12h 10m	4:35 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	4:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/30/2026 4:35:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/31/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	10h 45m	7:15 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	6:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/30/2026 7:15:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/31/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
OurBus	11h 10m	11:00 AM	Ithaca, NY	E Seneca Street	10:10 PM	Washington, DC	Armory Metro	Basic	$75	A Bus from OurBus goes from E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) at 3/30/2026 11:00:00 AM to Armory Metro, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC is $54 on 4/14/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ithaca, NY and Washington, DC

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Ithaca, NY and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 24 buses from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Ithaca, NY and Washington, DC, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like FlixBus and OurBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC starting from $54!

Cheapest Bus	$54
Fastest Bus	9h 0m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	246.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and OurBus

Cheapest bus connections from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Ithaca, NY for Washington, DC: 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

$66

Wednesday 03/25

Thursday 03/26

$62

Friday 03/27

$75

Saturday 03/28

Sunday 03/29

$64

Monday 03/30

$75

Tuesday 03/31

Wednesday 04/01

$58

Thursday 04/02

$61

Friday 04/03

$75

Saturday 04/04

$61

Sunday 04/05

$75

Monday 04/06

$57

Tuesday 04/07

$56

Wednesday 04/08

$56

Thursday 04/09

$62

Friday 04/10

$57

Saturday 04/11

$56

Sunday 04/12

$61

Monday 04/13

$58

Tuesday 04/14

$54

Wednesday 04/15

$64

Thursday 04/16

$69

Friday 04/17

$59

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC

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

With a price starting from $54, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $61.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC, with $56. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $61.

How to save money travelling from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC

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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ithaca, NY and Washington, DC

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

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

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC? Compare all modes of transports from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC

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

FAQs about the Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Ithaca, NY Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $54 and takes 10h 0m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $54 and $143. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

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

Every day, the Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $105. 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 Washington, DC?

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Ithaca, NY starts at 9:00 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 Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Ithaca, NY for Washington, DC starts at 7:15 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 Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Ithaca, NY to Washington, DC, passengers can travel with FlixBus and OurBus. 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 Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Ithaca, NY and Washington, DC 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 OurBus.

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

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

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 Washington, DC

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