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, Greyhound US or OurBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$59

Saturday

$59

Sunday

$60

Monday

$51

Tuesday

$47

Wednesday

$49

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 25m	9:00 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 5/8/2026 9:00:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	14h 30m	11:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/8/2026 11:30:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 50m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$59	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/8/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 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 5/8/2026 11:30:00 AM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 45m	12:00 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:45 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/9/2026 12:00:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Greyhound US	11h 50m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/9/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
FlixBus	9h 25m	9:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/9/2026 9:00:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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 5/9/2026 11:30:00 AM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 50m	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:35 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/10/2026 12:45:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	9h 25m	9:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/10/2026 9:00:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Greyhound US	11h 50m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/10/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 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 5/10/2026 11:30:00 AM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 50m	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:35 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/11/2026 12:45:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	9h 25m	9:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/11/2026 9:00:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Greyhound US	11h 50m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/11/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 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 5/11/2026 11:30:00 AM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 25m	9:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/12/2026 9:00:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	14h 25m	11:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/12/2026 11:35:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Greyhound US	11h 50m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/12/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 50m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/13/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
FlixBus	9h 25m	9:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/13/2026 9:00:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	12h 0m	11:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:35 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/13/2026 11:35:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY is $47 on 5/5/2026. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Ithaca, NY.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 28 buses from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Ithaca, NY, with 7 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and OurBus that travel 10 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 $47!

Cheapest Bus	$47
Fastest Bus	9h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	246.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and OurBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY

Every day, 10 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 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$59

Saturday 05/09

$75

Sunday 05/10

$60

Monday 05/11

$75

Tuesday 05/12

$47

Wednesday 05/13

$49

Thursday 05/14

$51

Friday 05/15

$56

Saturday 05/16

$55

Sunday 05/17

$54

Monday 05/18

$53

Tuesday 05/19

$49

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

$57

Friday 05/22

$60

Saturday 05/23

$75

Sunday 05/24

$64

Monday 05/25

$73

Tuesday 05/26

$58

Wednesday 05/27

$51

Thursday 05/28

$56

Friday 05/29

$75

Saturday 05/30

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 $46, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $56.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY, with $46. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $56.

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	$47
Fastest Bus	9h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:45 AM
Last Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	4/13/2026

OurBus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY

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

Cheapest Price	$75
Fastest Bus	10h 30m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Last Bus	11:30 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	4/11/2026

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

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 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 $47 and takes 9h 25m 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 $47 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 10 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 $63. 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 12:45 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 11:35 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, 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 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, Greyhound US and OurBus.

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.

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

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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!