NY → MD · about 239 miles
Ithaca to Bethesda bus schedule
OurBus runs 5 direct buses a week from Ithaca to Bethesda starting November 20. The fastest takes 7 hours 19 minutes; the first bus leaves at 10:20 AM and the last at 4:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 7h 19m
- First bus
- 10:20 AM
- Last bus
- 4:40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:20 AM New | 6:15 PM | 7h 55m | Sat from Nov 21 | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) to Bethesda, MD (North Bethesda Metro Station, bus stop on east side of Rockville Pike near the intersection of Marinelli Drive) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 11:00 AM | 6:40 PM | 7h 40m | Wed from Nov 25 | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) to Bethesda, MD (North Bethesda Metro Station, bus stop on east side of Rockville Pike near the intersection of Marinelli Drive) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 3:20 PM New | 11:20 PM | 8h 00m | Tue from Nov 24 | Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College - O Lot in front of Roy H. Park School of Communications) to Bethesda, MD (North Bethesda Metro Station, bus stop on east side of Rockville Pike near the intersection of Marinelli Drive) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 3:40 PM | 11:20 PM | 7h 40m | Fri, Sat from Dec 18 | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) to Bethesda, MD (North Bethesda Metro Station, bus stop on east side of Rockville Pike near the intersection of Marinelli Drive) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 4:10 PM | 11:59 PM | 7h 49m | Tue, Wed from Dec 15 | Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College - O Lot in front of Roy H. Park School of Communications) to Bethesda, MD (North Bethesda Metro Station, bus stop on east side of Rockville Pike near the intersection of Marinelli Drive) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 4:10 PM | 11:59 PM | 7h 49m | Fri from Nov 20 | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) to Bethesda, MD (North Bethesda Metro Station, bus stop on east side of Rockville Pike near the intersection of Marinelli Drive) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 11:59 PM | 7h 19m | Mon from Nov 23 | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) to Bethesda, MD (North Bethesda Metro Station, bus stop on east side of Rockville Pike near the intersection of Marinelli Drive) | OurBus Full timetable |
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Return trip: Bethesda to Ithaca
Questions
How long is the bus from Ithaca to Bethesda?
The fastest direct bus takes 7 hours 19 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 49 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Ithaca to Bethesda?
The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM (Sat) and the last at 4:40 PM (Mon).
Which bus companies go from Ithaca to Bethesda?
OurBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Ithaca?
Buses to Bethesda leave from Ithaca (Cornell) and Ithaca (Ithaca College).