NY → NY · about 139 miles
Albany to Ithaca bus schedule
FlixBus and OurBus run 6 direct buses a week from Albany to Ithaca. The fastest takes 3 hours 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:10 PM and the last at 7:55 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 6
- Fastest trip
- 3h 15m
- First bus
- 12:10 PM
- Last bus
- 7:55 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:10 PM | 3:30 PM | 3h 20m | Sun from Nov 29 | Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) to Ithaca, NY (Bus stop outside IC Terrace Apartments) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 1:20 PM New | 5:30 PM | 4h 10m | Sat from Nov 21 | Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) to Ithaca, NY (Downtown Ithaca - E. Seneca Street in front of Ithaca Deli (Note if arriving by car, use 118 E. Seneca Street for directions)) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 7:30 PM | 3h 15m | Sat from Nov 28 | Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) to Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College - O Lot in front of Roy H. Park School of Communications) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 7:35 PM | 3h 20m | Tue | Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) to Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College - O Lot in front of Roy H. Park School of Communications) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 3h 30m | Sun from Nov 29 | Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) to Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College - O Lot in front of Roy H. Park School of Communications) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 5:20 PM | 9:30 PM | 4h 10m | Fri, Sun | Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) to Ithaca, NY (Downtown Ithaca - E. Seneca Street in front of Ithaca Deli (Note if arriving by car, use 118 E. Seneca Street for directions)) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 7:55 PM | 11:59 PM | 4h 04m | Mon, Thu, Sat | Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Ithaca NY (ITH) | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Questions
How long is the bus from Albany to Ithaca?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Albany to Ithaca?
The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM (Sun) and the last at 7:55 PM (Mon, Thu, Sat).
Which bus companies go from Albany to Ithaca?
FlixBus and OurBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Albany?
Buses to Ithaca leave from Albany Bus Terminal and Albany (SUNY).