NY → MD · about 227 miles
Ithaca to Columbia bus schedule
OurBus runs 5 direct buses a week from Ithaca to Columbia starting November 20. The fastest takes 6 hours 40 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
- 6h 40m
- 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 | 5:35 PM | 7h 15m | Sat from Nov 21 | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) to Columbia, MD (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 7h 00m | Wed from Nov 25 | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) to Columbia, MD (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 3:20 PM New | 10:40 PM | 7h 20m | Tue from Nov 24 | Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College - O Lot in front of Roy H. Park School of Communications) to Columbia, MD (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 3:40 PM | 10:40 PM | 7h 00m | Fri, Sat from Dec 18 | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) to Columbia, MD (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 4:10 PM | 11:05 PM | 6h 55m | Fri from Nov 20 | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) to Columbia, MD (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 4:10 PM | 11:20 PM | 7h 10m | Tue, Wed from Dec 15 | Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College - O Lot in front of Roy H. Park School of Communications) to Columbia, MD (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 11:20 PM | 6h 40m | Mon from Nov 23 | Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) to Columbia, MD (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) | OurBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Ithaca Where you get off in Columbia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Ithaca
Where the bus stops in Columbia
- Columbia (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) Map of Columbia (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Columbia to Ithaca
Questions
How long is the bus from Ithaca to Columbia?
The fastest direct bus takes 6 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours.
What time is the first bus from Ithaca to Columbia?
The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM (Sat) and the last at 4:40 PM (Mon).
Which bus companies go from Ithaca to Columbia?
OurBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Ithaca?
Buses to Columbia leave from Ithaca (Cornell) and Ithaca (Ithaca College).