NY → NY · about 75 miles
Rochester to Ithaca bus schedule
Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus and OurBus run 24 direct buses a week from Rochester to Ithaca. The fastest takes 1 hour 50 minutes; the first bus leaves at 5:05 AM and the last at 11:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 24
- Fastest trip
- 1h 50m
- First bus
- 5:05 AM
- Last bus
- 11:30 PM
12 of the 24 buses a week stop at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
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 | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:05 AM | 7:15 AM | 2h 10m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Rochester Bus Stop to Ithaca NY (ITH) | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:30 AM | 11:20 AM | 1h 50m | Daily | Rochester to Ithaca | Adirondack Trailways Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 9:40 AM | 12:00 PM | 2h 20m | Daily from Dec 15 | Rochester, NY (Greater Rochester International Airport, arrivals/lower level. The bus will stop on the outer roadway in the Shuttles/RTS buses area. From inside the main terminal, exit through Lower Entry B, and go over the first crosswalk.) 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 | No online booking link |
| 12:35 PM | 3:00 PM | 2h 25m | Daily | Rochester, NY (Greater Rochester International Airport, arrivals/lower level. The bus will stop on the outer roadway in the Shuttles/RTS buses area. From inside the main terminal, exit through Lower Entry B, and go over the first crosswalk.) 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 | No online booking link |
| 11:30 PM New | 1:30 AM +1 day | 2h 00m | Sun from Nov 29 | Rochester, NY (Greater Rochester International Airport, arrivals/lower level. The bus will stop on the outer roadway in the Shuttles/RTS buses area. From inside the main terminal, exit through Lower Entry B, and go over the first crosswalk.) to Ithaca, NY (Cornell University West Campus, West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole (uphill side of the street))) | OurBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to catch the bus in Rochester
Where the bus stops in Ithaca
Return trip: Ithaca to Rochester
Questions
How long is the bus from Rochester to Ithaca?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 50 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Rochester to Ithaca?
The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun) and the last at 11:30 PM (Sun).
Which bus companies go from Rochester to Ithaca?
Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus and OurBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Rochester?
Buses to Ithaca leave from Rochester bus stop, Rochester Bus Stop and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport).
Does the bus from Rochester to Ithaca stop at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport?
Yes, 12 of the 24 a week: at Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport).