What is the distance between Ithaca and Albany?

The distance between the two cities is 141 miles (226 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ithaca to Albany?

If you're headed to Albany from Ithaca, chances are that your bus will depart from Green Street and arrive at SUNY Collins Circle. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Ithaca to Albany from $39 | Compare & Save up to 24%

TodayJun 22

from $59

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from $52

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from $47

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FriJun 27

from $53

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 23 at 2:30pm
Departure city: Ithaca
Departure location: Ithaca
Arrival time: June 23 at 6:55pm
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 25m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 23 at 2:30pm
Departure city: Ithaca
Departure location: Ithaca
Arrival time: June 23 at 6:35pm
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: SUNY Collins Circle
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 5m
Departure time: June 23 at 2:30pm
Departure city: Ithaca
Departure location: Ithaca
Arrival time: June 23 at 6:35pm
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: SUNY Collins Circle
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 5m

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Bus Ithaca to Albany: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$59

Average bus trip duration4h 25m

Number of daily buses2.6333333333333337

Earliest bus departure8:00am

Distance141 miles (226 km)

Latest bus departure2:30pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,167 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

OurBus

4/53,066 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

According to multiple reviews, customers have expressed positive opinions about the pleasant drivers, smooth rides, and not too crowded buses. They also appreciated being able to charge their phones during the trip. However, there are negative comments regarding a specific driver who was deemed unsafe due to reckless driving behaviors such as speeding, swerving off the road, and slamming on brakes late for red lights. Customers express concern for their safety and suggest disciplinary action or removal of this driver from the road before any accidents occur.

OurBus Ithaca Albany recent customer reviews

The air conditioning was nice and the driver, Mr. Wing Wu, was very friendly. I didn't any indication of free Wi-Fi that was advertised while I was booking though, which was disappointing.

V L.

August 18, 2023

The bus driver didn't scand my ticket and rush me to get on and it was the wrong bus. The bus was for New York city and when I call customer service they said there was no other bus to Albany so I had to buy a ticket from greyhound to Albany. This messed up all my plans for my trip to Albany.

Bertha C.

August 12, 2023

Pleasant driver, smooth ride and not too crowded. Appreciated being able to charge my phone.

Ruth F.

April 14, 2023

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,081 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.5

New York Trailways

4/54,372 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.1

Trailways is a network of over 70 bus companies that focus on providing quality bus rides at affordable prices all over the US since 1936. Among the most famous affiliates are Trailways of New York, Pine Hill Trailways, Adirondack Trailways and Burlington Trailways. Trailways buses have WiFi, power outlets, bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests. You can find two different types of Trailway fares: saver and flexible. Saver tickets are non-refundable, while flexible tickets are fully reimbursed up to one hour before travel time. If you're traveling with them, don't forget to print your boarding pass and show a valid photo ID to board the bus.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

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Where are the popular stops in Ithaca and Albany?

Stops in Ithaca

A - Green Street

B - Greyhound Station

C - 108 Jessup Rd

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ithaca, US - Albany, NY

What is the distance between Ithaca and Albany?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/20

$46

06/21

$42

Today

$51

06/23

$44

06/24

$39

06/25

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06/27

$45

The cheapest trip from Ithaca to Albany was searched and found on Jun 24, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $51 for a bus ticket from Ithaca to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-06-24.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Where are the popular stops in Ithaca and Albany?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ithaca, US - Albany, NY

What is the distance between Ithaca and Albany?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ithaca to Albany?

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