PA → NY · about 185 miles
Philadelphia to Ithaca bus schedule
OurBus runs 7 direct buses a week from Philadelphia to Ithaca. The fastest takes 4 hours 45 minutes; the first bus leaves at 2:00 PM and the last at 3:20 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 4h 45m
- First bus
- 2:00 PM
- Last bus
- 3:20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 8h 00m | Daily | Philadelphia, PA (Center City - Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center at 1001 Filbert Street, Gate 4.) 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 Full timetable |
| 3:20 PM | 8:05 PM | 4h 45m | Sun from Nov 29 | Philadelphia, PA (Northeast Philadelphia - Philadelphia Mills Mall - Free day parking - Bus stop behind Dave & Busters at mall entance 1. Look for OurBus bus stop sign) to Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) | OurBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Ithaca The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Philadelphia
Where the bus stops in Ithaca
Return trip: Ithaca to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM (Daily) and the last at 3:20 PM (Sun).
Which bus companies go from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
OurBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Philadelphia?
Buses to Ithaca leave from Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia) and Philadelphia (Bus Terminal).