How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Cortland?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Cortland start from $47. The average price for this route is around $78. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Cortland?

The average bus travel time from New York City to Cortland is 6h, covering a distance of 271 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Cortland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Adirondack Trailways , New York Trailways , OurBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Cortland?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Cortland at 1:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Cortland?

A bus trip from New York City to Cortland generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Cortland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1126 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Cortland?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Cortland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Cortland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Cortland from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Cortland on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	11h 26m	11:25am	Cortland, NY	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	10h 36m	10:35am	Cortland County Office Building	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	11h 45m	10:35am	Cortland County Office Building	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	12h 35m	11:25am	Cortland, NY	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:35pm	GW Bridge	12h	10:35am	Cortland County Office Building	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Cortland on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20pm	GW Bridge	4h 40m	5:00pm	Cortland County Office Building	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10am	New York Port Authority	4h 25m	10:35am	Cortland County Office Building	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	New York Port Authority	4h 30m	2:30pm	60 Central Ave	No tags
	Bus	8:05am	New York Port Authority	4h 50m	12:55pm	Cortland County Office Building	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	8h 10m	4:40pm	Cortland, NY	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Cortland on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20pm	GW Bridge	4h 40m	5:00pm	Cortland County Office Building	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	New York Port Authority	4h 10m	9:25pm	60 Central Ave	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	New York Port Authority	4h 30m	2:30pm	60 Central Ave	No tags
	Bus	6:10am	New York Port Authority	4h 25m	10:35am	Cortland County Office Building	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	8h 10m	4:40pm	Cortland, NY	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Cortland on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20pm	GW Bridge	4h 40m	5:00pm	Cortland County Office Building	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	New York Port Authority	4h 10m	9:25pm	60 Central Ave	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	New York Port Authority	4h 30m	2:30pm	60 Central Ave	No tags
	Bus	6:10am	New York Port Authority	4h 25m	10:35am	Cortland County Office Building	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	8h 10m	4:40pm	Cortland, NY	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Cortland on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New York Port Authority	4h 25m	10:35am	Cortland County Office Building	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	New York Port Authority	4h 10m	9:25pm	60 Central Ave	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	New York Port Authority	4h 30m	2:30pm	60 Central Ave	No tags
	Bus	8:05am	New York Port Authority	4h 50m	12:55pm	Cortland County Office Building	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	8h 10m	4:40pm	Cortland, NY	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Cortland on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20pm	GW Bridge	4h 40m	5:00pm	Cortland County Office Building	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	New York Port Authority	4h 10m	9:25pm	60 Central Ave	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	New York Port Authority	4h 30m	2:30pm	60 Central Ave	No tags
	Bus	6:10am	New York Port Authority	4h 25m	10:35am	Cortland County Office Building	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	8h 10m	4:40pm	Cortland, NY	No tags

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Get from New York City to Cortland

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

6hAverage Duration

271 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Cortland?

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Staten Island - Christopher Ln.
1441 Richmond Ave, , Bus station is on Christopher Ln., Staten Island, NY 10314
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D
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
E
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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F
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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Stops in Cortland

A
Cortland County Office Building
60 Central Ave, Cortland, NY 13045
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B
State of NY Cortland Campus Bus Stop
21 Graham Ave (Corey Union, Bus stop located on Folmer Drive near Professional Studies Building), Cortland, NY 13045

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,501 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 15 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3.6 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $57, with the trip lasting on average 381.

Greyhound New York City Cortland recent customer reviews

Ticket could not print, had to wait in 20 minute line, followed by delays, a bad bus driver, wrong drop off location, and 2 hour late arrival

Paul R.

August 24, 2019

Ride was good, driver was great, but started late & arrived late. All in all was good value & would use again

Diane T.

May 26, 2019

The bus driver was lost once reached Cortland. Stood up and made an announcement saying, if anyone knows where the bus stop is at cortland to please come up and tell him. We drove around in circles for 15 minutes until i got up and showed the GPS to the bus stop.

Stephanie C.

April 10, 2019

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,129 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

New York Trailways

4/54,417 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Based on 4417 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. New York Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at $59

New York Trailways New York City Cortland recent customer reviews

The driver, Doug was very nice and informative. Not once did a driver ever tell us safety precautions, introduce themselves, make sure we are okay, etc. He did all that and then some!

Lucia M.

November 20, 2023

Overall good and convienent

Reagan L.

January 27, 2023

OurBus

4/53,168 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Cortland by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Cortland?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Cortland start from $47. The average price for this route is around $78. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Cortland?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Cortland is 6h, covering a distance of 271 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Cortland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, OurBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Cortland?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Cortland at 1:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Cortland?
A bus trip from New York City to Cortland generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Cortland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1126 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Cortland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Cortland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Cortland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-30

$100

12-01

$79

Today

$127

12-03

$45

12-04

$45

12-05

$45

12-06

$59

12-07

$45

The cheapest trip from New York City to Cortland was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Cortland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $434 for a bus ticket from New York City to Cortland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually New York Trailways, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.