NY → NY · about 139 miles
Ithaca to Albany bus schedule
FlixBus and OurBus run 5 direct buses a week from Ithaca to Albany. The fastest takes 3 hours 40 minutes; the first bus leaves at 6:40 AM and the last at 2:20 PM.
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- Buses a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 3h 40m
- First bus
- 6:40 AM
- Last bus
- 2:20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:40 AM New | 10:45 AM | 4h 05m | Wed from Nov 25 | Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College - O Lot in front of Roy H. Park School of Communications) to Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM New | 12:00 PM | 4h 30m | Tue, Sat from Nov 24 | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University North Campus - Jessup Road behind Ganedago Hall) to Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 10:20 AM | 2:20 PM | 4h 00m | Sat from Nov 21 | Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College - O Lot in front of Roy H. Park School of Communications) to Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 10:40 AM | 2:20 PM | 3h 40m | Tue from Nov 24 | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) to Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 4h 30m | Fri, Sun | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University North Campus - Jessup Road behind Ganedago Hall) to Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 4h 30m | Mon from Dec 21 | Ithaca, NY (Downtown Ithaca - E. Seneca Street in front of Ithaca Deli (Note if arriving by car, use 118 E. Seneca Street for directions)) to Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 6:40 PM | 4h 20m | Tue, Fri, Sun | Ithaca West Avenue to Albany Collins Circle | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Questions
How long is the bus from Ithaca to Albany?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Ithaca to Albany?
The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM (Wed) and the last at 2:20 PM (Tue, Fri, Sun).
Which bus companies go from Ithaca to Albany?
FlixBus and OurBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Ithaca?
Buses to Albany leave from Ithaca (Cornell), Ithaca (Downtown Ithaca), Ithaca (Cornell University North Campus) and Ithaca (Ithaca College).