Bus Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

tomorrow

$75

Sunday

Monday

$58

Tuesday

Wednesday

$58

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	OurBus	10h 30m	11:30 AM	Washington, DC	Armory Metro	10:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	E Seneca Street		Basic	$75	A Bus from OurBus goes from Armory Metro, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 AM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY via Binghamton, NY, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 20m
  
  0
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Binghamton, NY
  Greater Binghamton Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $58
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 AM to Greater Binghamton Transportation Center, Binghamton, NY (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
- OurBus
  
  1h 15m
  
  0
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Binghamton, NY
  Greater Binghamton Bus Terminal Gate 15
  
  12:50 AM
  
  Ithaca, NY
  E Seneca Street
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from Greater Binghamton Bus Terminal Gate 15, Binghamton, NY (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:35:00 PM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 45m	11:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:15 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	10h 50m	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:35 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Greyhound US	11h 50m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
OurBus	10h 30m	11:30 AM	Washington, DC	Armory Metro	10:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	E Seneca Street	Basic	$75	A Bus from OurBus goes from Armory Metro, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 AM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 5m	11:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:35 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	10h 15m	8:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	9h 45m	11:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:15 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY is $58 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Ithaca, NY.

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

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus, OurBus and Greyhound US that travel 5 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY starting from $58!

Cheapest Bus	$58
Fastest Bus	9h 25m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	246.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, OurBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY

Every day, 5 buses from 3 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Ithaca, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$75

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$75

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$58

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$80

Saturday 12/13

$75

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

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

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

With a price starting from $58, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $74.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY, with $58. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $58.

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

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY

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

FlixBus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY

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

Cheapest Price	$58
Fastest Bus	9h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:45 AM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/1/2025

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY:

Cheapest Price	$61
Fastest Bus	11h 50m
Earliest Bus	2:10 AM
Last Bus	2:10 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	11/6/2025

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

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

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

Cornell West Campus

West Avenue 240

Downtown Ithaca

East Green St 131

Milstein Hall

University Avenue 882

Robert Purcell Community Center

Jessup Rd 101

Schwartz Performing Arts Center

College Ave 430

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 Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY? Compare all modes of transports from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY.

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

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $58 and takes 9h 45m to reach Ithaca, NY. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $58 and $75. 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 Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $62. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Ithaca, NY from Washington, DC starts at 11:30 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 Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Ithaca, NY starts at 11:30 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 Washington, DC Ithaca, NY route?

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

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

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

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

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