NY → NY · about 196 miles
Melville to Ithaca bus schedule
OurBus runs 2 direct buses a week from Melville to Ithaca. The fastest takes 5 hours 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 8:30 AM and the last at 6:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 2
- Fastest trip
- 5h 15m
- First bus
- 8:30 AM
- Last bus
- 6:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 2:20 PM | 5h 50m | Sun from Nov 29 | Melville, NY (LIE Exit 49 Park & Ride) to Ithaca, NY (Cornell University, West Campus - West Avenue at Bakers Flagpole - uphill side) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 10:50 AM | 5:00 PM | 6h 10m | Mon, Sat from Nov 28 | Melville, NY (LIE Exit 49 Park & Ride) to Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College - O Lot in front of Roy H. Park School of Communications) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 12:30 PM | 5:45 PM | 5h 15m | Sun from Nov 29 | Melville, NY (LIE Exit 49 Park & Ride) to Ithaca, NY (Cornell University, West Campus - West Avenue at Bakers Flagpole - uphill side) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 12:30 PM | 7:15 PM | 6h 45m | Tue | Melville, NY (LIE Exit 49 Park & Ride) to Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College - O Lot in front of Roy H. Park School of Communications) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 1:00 PM | 7:15 PM | 6h 15m | Sun from Nov 29 | Melville, NY (LIE Exit 49 Park & Ride) to Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College - O Lot in front of Roy H. Park School of Communications) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 6h 30m | Sun | Melville, NY (LIE Exit 49 Park & Ride) to Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 6:00 PM New | 11:30 PM | 5h 30m | Sun from Nov 29 | Melville, NY (LIE Exit 49 Park & Ride) to Ithaca, NY (Cornell University, West Campus - West Avenue at Bakers Flagpole - uphill side) | OurBus Full timetable |
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Where to catch the bus in Melville
Where the bus stops in Ithaca
Return trip: Ithaca to Melville
Questions
How long is the bus from Melville to Ithaca?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Melville to Ithaca?
The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM (Sun) and the last at 6:00 PM (Sun).
Which bus companies go from Melville to Ithaca?
OurBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Melville?
Buses to Ithaca leave from Melville (LIE Exit 49 Park & Ride).