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Buffalo to Ithaca bus schedule

FlixBus and OurBus run 12 direct buses a week from Buffalo to Ithaca. The fastest takes 3 hours 45 minutes; the first bus leaves at 3:30 AM and the last at 11:00 AM.

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Buses a week
12
Fastest trip
3h 45m
First bus
3:30 AM
Last bus
11:00 AM

Timetable

Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct buses from Buffalo, NY to Ithaca, NY
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysStopsBus company
3:30 AM7:15 AM3h 45mMon, Tue, Wed, Sat, SunBuffalo to Ithaca NY (ITH)FlixBus
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8:05 AM12:00 PM3h 55mDaily from Dec 15Buffalo, NY (SUNY Buffalo North Campus area - Maple Road Sunoco station at 4641 Maple Road) 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
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11:00 AM3:00 PM4h 00mDailyBuffalo, NY (SUNY Buffalo North Campus area - Maple Road Sunoco station at 4641 Maple Road) 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
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Where to board in Buffalo Where you get off in Ithaca The route of the busiest trip

Return trip: Ithaca to Buffalo

Questions

How long is the bus from Buffalo to Ithaca?

The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 55 minutes.

What time is the first bus from Buffalo to Ithaca?

The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun) and the last at 11:00 AM (Daily).

Which bus companies go from Buffalo to Ithaca?

FlixBus and OurBus run direct buses on this route.

Where do I catch the bus in Buffalo?

Buses to Ithaca leave from Buffalo bus stop and Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo North Campus area).

Does the bus from Buffalo to Ithaca stop at Buffalo Niagara International Airport?

Yes, every one: at Buffalo (Airport).