What is the distance between Cortland and Elmira?

The distance separating Cortland and Elmira is 47 miles (76 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cortland to Elmira?

If you're headed to Elmira from Cortland, chances are that your bus will leave from Cortland County Office Building and arrive at Chemung County Transportation Center. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Cortland to Elmira from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cortland to Elmira on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:30am	Cortland, NY	7h 40m	7:10pm	Elmira	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	Cortland County Office Building	6h 10m	7:10pm	Elmira	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:43 PM EST.

Get from Cortland to Elmira

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

48 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,314 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cortland and Elmira?

Stops in Cortland

A - Cortland County Office Building

B - State of NY Cortland Campus Bus Stop

Stops in Elmira

A - Chemung County Transportation Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cortland to Elmira, NY, US by bus

What is the distance between Cortland and Elmira?
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The cheapest trip from Cortland to Elmira, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $35 for a bus ticket from Cortland to Elmira, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-15.