What is the distance between Ithaca and Boston?

About 278 miles (447 km) separate Ithaca and Boston.

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

If you're headed to Boston from Ithaca, chances are that your bus will leave from Green Street and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boston Fire Museum, Public Garden, Boston Public Library, Boston Celtics at TD Garden and New England Aquarium.

Bus Ithaca to Boston from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Ithaca to Boston on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:30pm	Ithaca	7h 55m	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Ithaca	12h 10m	9:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:15pm	Ithaca	10h 50m	6:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	11:10am	Green Street	10h 35m	9:45pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:15pm	Ithaca	10h 25m	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Ithaca to Boston on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	11:10am	Green Street	10h 35m	9:45pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	1:00pm	130 E Seneca St	7h 40m	8:40pm	39 Dalton St	Fastest
	2:30pm	Ithaca	7h 55m	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:15pm	Ithaca	10h 50m	6:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:15pm	Ithaca	10h 25m	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Ithaca to Boston on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:30pm	Ithaca	7h 55m	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Ithaca	12h 10m	9:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:15pm	Ithaca	10h 50m	6:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:15pm	Ithaca	10h 25m	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Ithaca to Boston on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30pm	Ithaca	7h 55m	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
7:15pm	Ithaca	10h 50m	6:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
7:15pm	Ithaca	10h 25m	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Ithaca to Boston on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:15pm	Ithaca	10h 50m	6:05am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	7:15pm	Ithaca	10h 25m	5:40am	Brookline	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Ithaca	12h 10m	9:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Ithaca to Boston on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00pm	Ithaca	10h 30m	11:30pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	7:15pm	Ithaca	10h 25m	5:40am	Brookline	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Ithaca	12h 10m	9:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:15pm	Ithaca	10h 50m	6:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Get from Ithaca to Boston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

10h 30mAverage Duration

274 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,209 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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

4/53,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 2 daily trips between Ithaca and Boston, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

OurBus Ithaca Boston recent customer reviews

Ticket said drop off was at Sheraton in Boston but my daughter was dropped off at Riverside.

Molly D.

November 27, 2019

The driver was so nice and warm

Julia B.

February 18, 2025

really bad

Tianyi H.

November 20, 2023

New York Trailways

4/54,410 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

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.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,120 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Ithaca and Boston?

Stops in Ithaca

A - Green Street

B - Greyhound Station

C - 108 Jessup Rd

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ithaca, US to Boston, MA, US by bus

What is the distance between Ithaca and Boston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ithaca to Boston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/04

$81

11/05

$79

Today

$90

11/07

$84

11/08

$68

11/09

$90

11/10

$60

11/11

$60

The cheapest trip from Ithaca, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $107 for a bus ticket from Ithaca, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-10.

Usually 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.

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