How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Ithaca start from $33. The average price for this route is around $72. 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 Philadelphia to Ithaca?

The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Ithaca is 9h 35m, covering a distance of 185 miles (298 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 45m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Ithaca route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , OurBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Ithaca at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

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

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Ithaca from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Ithaca on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:20pm	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	4h 45m	8:05pm	Cornell University - West Campus	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 35m	11:35am	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h	11:35am	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	2:20pm	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	4h 45m	7:05pm	Cornell University - West Campus	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 40m	2:00pm	Ithaca	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Ithaca on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10am	12 Schuylkill Ave	6h	5:10pm	130 E Seneca St	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 35m	11:35am	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h	11:35am	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	3:00pm	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	7h	10:00pm	130 E Seneca St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 40m	2:00pm	Ithaca	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:29 AM EST.

Get from Philadelphia to Ithaca

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

9h 35mAverage Duration

185 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Ithaca?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Ithaca

A
Green Street
131 E Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Visit page
B
Greyhound Station
710 West State St, Ithaca, NY 14850
C
108 Jessup Rd
108 Jessup Road, Cayuga Heights, NY 14850, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,474 reviews

Staff4.2

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

4/53,159 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 2 daily trips between Philadelphia and Ithaca, 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 Philadelphia Ithaca recent customer reviews

Great driver; we made great time (probably due to the holiday, we even had an extra 20 minutes at the Allentown rest stop to get out and stretch our legs, refill water bottles, etc.) and arrived early in Ithaca.

Jennifer R.

July 5, 2019

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Ithaca, US 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 Philadelphia to Ithaca?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Ithaca start from $33. The average price for this route is around $72. 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 Philadelphia to Ithaca?
The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Ithaca is 9h 35m, covering a distance of 185 miles (298 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 45m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Ithaca route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, OurBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Ithaca at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Ithaca generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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

11/27

$91

11/28

$88

Today

$90

11/30

$90

12/01

$90

12/02

No data

12/03

No data

12/04

$50

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Ithaca, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $50

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

You can expect to pay from $50 to $191 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Ithaca, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.