How much does a bus ticket from Cortland to New York City cost?

The bus ticket price from Cortland to New York City starts at R 683. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cortland to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Cortland to New York City?

The average travel time between Cortland and New York City is around 6h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 280 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Cortland and New York City?

The number of buses from Cortland to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cortland to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Cortland to New York City?

When taking the bus from Cortland to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, New York Trailways, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cortland to New York City?

Buses travelling between Cortland and New York City leave from Cortland County Office Building or State of NY Cortland Campus Bus Stop and arrive at New York Port Authority, GW Bridge, 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street).

Bus Cortland to New York City from R 525 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cortland to New York City on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:45	Cortland County Office Building	4h 20m	02:05	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:50	Cortland, NY	8h	04:50	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures from Cortland to New York City on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	15:45	60 Central Ave	6h 50m	22:35	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	10:20	60 Central Ave	4h 5m	14:25	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	15:45	60 Central Ave	4h 25m	20:10	New York Port Authority	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	15:45	60 Central Ave	4h 50m	20:35	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Cortland County Office Building	4h 20m	00:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:00	Cortland County Office Building	6h 40m	19:40	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	03:50	Cortland, NY	4h 45m	08:35	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	12:55	Cortland, NY	4h 5m	17:00	GW Bridge	No tags

Next departures from Cortland to New York City on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	15:45	60 Central Ave	4h 50m	20:35	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	10:20	60 Central Ave	4h 5m	14:25	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	15:45	60 Central Ave	4h 25m	20:10	New York Port Authority	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	15:45	60 Central Ave	6h 50m	22:35	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:40	Cortland County Office Building	8h 5m	18:45	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Cortland County Office Building	4h 20m	00:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	03:50	Cortland, NY	4h 45m	08:35	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	10:20	60 Central Ave	5h 55m	16:15	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures from Cortland to New York City on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	15:45	60 Central Ave	4h 50m	20:35	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	10:20	60 Central Ave	4h 5m	14:25	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	15:45	60 Central Ave	4h 25m	20:10	New York Port Authority	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	15:45	60 Central Ave	6h 50m	22:35	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:40	Cortland County Office Building	8h 5m	18:45	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Cortland County Office Building	4h 20m	00:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	03:50	Cortland, NY	4h 45m	08:35	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	10:20	60 Central Ave	5h 55m	16:15	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures from Cortland to New York City on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:40	Cortland, NY	4h 20m	14:00	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:20	60 Central Ave	4h 5m	14:25	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	15:00	Cortland County Office Building	4h 45m	19:45	GW Bridge	No tags
	Bus	15:45	60 Central Ave	4h 25m	20:10	New York Port Authority	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	15:45	60 Central Ave	4h 50m	20:35	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:40	Cortland County Office Building	8h 5m	18:45	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Cortland County Office Building	4h 20m	00:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	03:50	Cortland, NY	4h 45m	08:35	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 9:55 PM EST.

Get from Cortland to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 683, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

6h 25mAverage duration

274 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 299 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11299 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 738

FlixBus Cortland New York City recent customer reviews

The bus was an hour behind schedule (and we still did a 15 stop at the rest stop) and it smelled of pee very badly.

Charisse F.

25 July 2025

It was good

Abigail L.

5 December 2023

New York Trailways

4/54 411 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

Based on 4411 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. New York Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at R 683

New York Trailways Cortland New York City recent customer reviews

My experience was terrible, my bus blew up and I was breathing in toxic fumes for like 25 minutes.

Carmella K.

15 September 2023

The driver was very friendly, the bus was late to port authority because of traffic

Rose L.

28 December 2022

I had problems getting the ticket to print out on my printer. I was not able to board without a printed ticket so my money was wasted

Barry B.

23 February 2021

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 14 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the departure location. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 720

Greyhound Cortland New York City recent customer reviews

Driver spoke clearly and kept us informed. Tardy arrival was due to heavy traffic.

James C.

31 May 2019

The bus was as n hour late getting to my departure location. Then, the reading light above was broken in the on position the entire ride. Couldn't sleep

John K.

13 October 2018

Bus was 30 minutes late for pickup. Missed my connecting train. Not reliable .

Michael H.

16 September 2024

OurBus

4/53 147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Based on 3147 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. OurBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 725

OurBus Cortland New York City recent customer reviews

The bus was late there was no email or anything to update us made me late and it was a minor inconvenience

Tiara S.

19 August 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Cortland and New York City?

Stops in Cortland

A - Cortland County Office Building

B - State of NY Cortland Campus Bus Stop

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - GW Bridge

C - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

D - Staten Island - Christopher Ln.

E - Chinatown

F - Chinatown - E Broadway

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cortland to New York City by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Cortland to New York City cost?
The bus ticket price from Cortland to New York City starts at R 683. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cortland to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Cortland to New York City?
The average travel time between Cortland and New York City is around 6h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 280 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cortland and New York City?
The number of buses from Cortland to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cortland to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cortland to New York City?
When taking the bus from Cortland to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, New York Trailways, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cortland to New York City?
Buses travelling between Cortland and New York City leave from Cortland County Office Building or State of NY Cortland Campus Bus Stop and arrive at New York Port Authority, GW Bridge, 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street).

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R 770

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R 770

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The cheapest trip from Cortland to New York City was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 525

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cortland to New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 525 to R 1 167 for a bus ticket from Cortland to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 525, which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually New York Trailways will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.