What is the distance between Ithaca and Albany?

The distance between the two cities is 141 miles (226 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ithaca to Albany?

If you're headed to Albany from Ithaca, chances are that your bus will depart from Green Street and arrive at SUNY Collins Circle. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Ithaca to Albany from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ithaca to Albany on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:30pm	Ithaca	4h 25m	6:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	2:30pm	Ithaca	4h 10m	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest

Next departures for Ithaca to Albany on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:30pm	Ithaca	4h 25m	6:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	2:30pm	Ithaca	4h 10m	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	11:10am	Green Street	13h 10m	12:20am	Albany Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 3:38 PM EST.

Get from Ithaca to Albany

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

8h 40mAverage Duration

137 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

According to multiple reviews, customers have expressed positive opinions about the pleasant drivers, smooth rides, and not too crowded buses. They also appreciated being able to charge their phones during the trip. However, there are negative comments regarding a specific driver who was deemed unsafe due to reckless driving behaviors such as speeding, swerving off the road, and slamming on brakes late for red lights. Customers express concern for their safety and suggest disciplinary action or removal of this driver from the road before any accidents occur.

OurBus Ithaca Albany recent customer reviews

The air conditioning was nice and the driver, Mr. Wing Wu, was very friendly. I didn't any indication of free Wi-Fi that was advertised while I was booking though, which was disappointing.

V L.

August 18, 2023

The bus driver didn't scand my ticket and rush me to get on and it was the wrong bus. The bus was for New York city and when I call customer service they said there was no other bus to Albany so I had to buy a ticket from greyhound to Albany. This messed up all my plans for my trip to Albany.

Bertha C.

August 12, 2023

Pleasant driver, smooth ride and not too crowded. Appreciated being able to charge my phone.

Ruth F.

April 14, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,349 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.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,125 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Trailways is a network of over 70 bus companies that focus on providing quality bus rides at affordable prices all over the US since 1936. Among the most famous affiliates are Trailways of New York, Pine Hill Trailways, Adirondack Trailways and Burlington Trailways. Trailways buses have WiFi, power outlets, bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests. You can find two different types of Trailway fares: saver and flexible. Saver tickets are non-refundable, while flexible tickets are fully reimbursed up to one hour before travel time. If you're traveling with them, don't forget to print your boarding pass and show a valid photo ID to board the bus.

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

Where are the popular stops in Ithaca and Albany?

Stops in Ithaca

A - Green Street

B - Greyhound Station

C - 108 Jessup Rd

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ithaca, US to Albany, NY by bus

What is the distance between Ithaca and Albany?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ithaca to Albany?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$42

11/16

$48

Today

$45

11/18

$40

11/19

No data

11/20

No data

11/21

$65

11/22

$61

The cheapest trip from Ithaca, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $80 for a bus ticket from Ithaca, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-18.