Bus Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$27

tomorrow

Sunday

$20

Monday

$23

Tuesday

$19

Wednesday

Thursday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 10m	2:20 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	4:30 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca		Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 7/24/2026 2:20:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 10m	5:05 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	7:15 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca		Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:05:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
	FlixBus	2h 10m	2:20 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	4:30 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca		Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:20:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 10m	5:05 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	7:15 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca		Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:05:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
	FlixBus	2h 10m	2:20 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	4:30 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca		Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:20:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 10m	5:05 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	7:15 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca		Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:05:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
	FlixBus	2h 10m	2:20 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	4:30 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca		Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:20:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 10m	5:05 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	7:15 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca		Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:05:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
	FlixBus	2h 10m	2:20 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	4:30 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca		Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Frequency of bus connections between Rochester, NY and Ithaca, NY

See here how frequent the connections between Rochester, NY and Ithaca, NY are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Rochester, NY and Ithaca, NY.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rochester, NY and Ithaca, NY, with 7 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $19, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	2h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:20 PM
Latest Bus	2:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	74.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Rochester, NY for Ithaca, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$20

Monday 07/27

$23

Tuesday 07/28

$23

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$22

Friday 07/31

$24

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$20

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$22

Sunday 08/09

$20

Monday 08/10

$22

Tuesday 08/11

$21

Wednesday 08/12

$21

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rochester, NY and Ithaca, NY

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rochester, NY and Ithaca, NY.

Greyhound

Cumberland St 186

Rush Rhees Library

Library Rd 755

Trailways-LATS

Airport & Terminal Lower Leve

Raj Mahal Indian Restaurant

Jefferson Road 368

Cornell West Campus

West Avenue 240

Downtown Ithaca

East Green St 131

E Seneca Street

E. Seneca Street 130

Robert Purcell Community Center

Jessup Rd 101

Cornell Recruitment Hill

Pine Tree Road 355

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY? Or which bus companies serve the route Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY bus

How much does a Rochester, NY Ithaca, NY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 2h 10m to reach Ithaca, NY. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $27. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ithaca, NY.

On average, how many connections are available from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY each day?

Every day, the Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY take?

The fastest bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY?

The earliest bus arriving in Ithaca, NY from Rochester, NY starts at 2:20 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Rochester, NY for Ithaca, NY starts at 2:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Rochester, NY Ithaca, NY route?

When traveling by bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester, NY and Ithaca, NY?

You can check all the direct connections between Rochester, NY and Ithaca, NY by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Rochester, NY Ithaca, NY bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Rochester, NY Ithaca, NY bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Rochester, NY and to Ithaca, NY

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Rochester, NY and to Ithaca, NY. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!