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

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

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

today

$40

tomorrow

$90

Saturday

$40

Sunday

$46

Monday

$90

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 5m	2:15 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:20 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/26/2026 2:15:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	9h 40m	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/26/2026 8:45:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	9h 0m	12:15 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	9:15 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/26/2026 12:15:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Greyhound US	11h 39m	12:20 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	11:59 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/26/2026 12:20:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 39m
Greyhound US	8h 40m	5:20 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/26/2026 5:20:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	OurBus	8h 0m	2:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	E Seneca Street		Basic	$90	A Bus from OurBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/27/2026 2:00:00 PM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
	OurBus	7h 30m	2:30 PM	Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA	10:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	E Seneca Street		Basic	$90	A Bus from OurBus goes from Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/27/2026 2:30:00 PM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY via New York, you can save more than $48? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- OurBus
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  4:00 PM
  
  New York
  Bolt Hudson Yard
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bolt Hudson Yard, New York (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Ithaca, NY
  Downtown Ithaca
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 3/28/2026 4:30:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save $48

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 39m	12:20 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	11:59 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/28/2026 12:20:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 39m
Greyhound US	8h 0m	6:00 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	10h 25m	3:35 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/28/2026 3:35:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	7h 55m	1:20 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:15 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/28/2026 1:20:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	7h 50m	10:35 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/28/2026 10:35:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 5m	8:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/29/2026 8:20:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	9h 40m	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/29/2026 8:45:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 35m	2:00 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:35 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/29/2026 2:00:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Greyhound US	8h 40m	5:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/29/2026 5:20:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	8h 0m	3:35 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:35 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/29/2026 3:35:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	OurBus	8h 0m	2:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	E Seneca Street		Basic	$90	A Bus from OurBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/30/2026 2:00:00 PM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
	OurBus	7h 30m	2:30 PM	Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA	10:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	E Seneca Street		Basic	$90	A Bus from OurBus goes from Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia (USA) at 3/30/2026 2:30:00 PM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY via New York, you can save more than $55? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- OurBus
  
  7h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  1:10 PM
  
  New York
  Bolt Hudson Yard
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 4/1/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bolt Hudson Yard, New York (USA) arriving at 4/1/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 40m
  
  0
  
  1:45 PM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Ithaca, NY
  Downtown Ithaca
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 4/1/2026 1:45:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 4/1/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $55

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY is $35 on 4/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Ithaca, NY

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Ithaca, NY.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 buses from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Ithaca, NY, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and OurBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus	$35
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:15 AM
Latest Bus	2:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	185.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and OurBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY

Every day, 9 buses from 3 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Ithaca, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

Wednesday 03/25

Thursday 03/26

$40

Friday 03/27

$90

Saturday 03/28

$40

Sunday 03/29

$46

Monday 03/30

$90

Tuesday 03/31

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$37

Friday 04/03

$90

Saturday 04/04

$41

Sunday 04/05

$44

Monday 04/06

$90

Tuesday 04/07

$39

Wednesday 04/08

$38

Thursday 04/09

$35

Friday 04/10

$41

Saturday 04/11

$43

Sunday 04/12

$45

Monday 04/13

$36

Tuesday 04/14

$37

Wednesday 04/15

$39

Thursday 04/16

$37

Friday 04/17

$46

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY

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

With a price starting from $35, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY, with $35. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

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

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY

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

FlixBus from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY

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

Cheapest Price	$40
Fastest Bus	7h 40m
Earliest Bus	2:15 AM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	3/1/2026

OurBus from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY

Here you will find the key facts about the OurBus bus route Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY:

Cheapest Price	$90
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:00 PM
Last Bus	2:30 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	2/27/2026

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Ithaca, NY

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

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

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

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

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

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 11h 39m to reach Ithaca, NY. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $90. 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 Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY is offered by OurBus and takes 7h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $90. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Ithaca, NY from Philadelphia starts at 2:15 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 Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Ithaca, 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 Philadelphia Ithaca, NY route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca, NY, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US 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 Philadelphia and Ithaca, NY?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia 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, Greyhound US and OurBus.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Philadelphia 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 9 daily trips between Philadelphia 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.

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

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