Bus Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or OurBus for the next days.

today

$55

tomorrow

Saturday

$75

Sunday

$56

Monday

$56

Tuesday

$55

Wednesday

$55

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 0m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:10 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/23/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	10h 25m	8:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/23/2026 8:00:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	15h 10m	9:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 AM	Ithaca, NY	Cornell West Campus	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/23/2026 9:00:00 AM to Cornell West Campus, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	15h 15m	9:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:15 AM	Ithaca, NY	Robert Purcell Community Center	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/23/2026 9:00:00 AM to Robert Purcell Community Center, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	9h 35m	7:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:00 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/23/2026 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	OurBus	11h 0m	11:00 AM	Washington, DC	Armory Metro	10:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	E Seneca Street		Basic	$75	A Bus from OurBus goes from Armory Metro, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:00:00 AM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY via Baltimore, MD, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  10h 45m
  
  0
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  9h 40m
  
  0
  
  12:05 PM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Ithaca, NY
  Downtown Ithaca
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:05:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 10m	10:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 AM	Ithaca, NY	Cornell West Campus	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Cornell West Campus, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	14h 15m	10:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:15 AM	Ithaca, NY	Robert Purcell Community Center	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Robert Purcell Community Center, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
OurBus	11h 0m	11:00 AM	Washington, DC	Armory Metro	10:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	E Seneca Street	Basic	$75	A Bus from OurBus goes from Armory Metro, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 AM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Greyhound US	12h 0m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:10 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 45m	12:00 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:45 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:00:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	14h 40m	9:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 AM	Ithaca, NY	Cornell West Campus	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Cornell West Campus, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Greyhound US	12h 0m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:10 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
OurBus	11h 0m	11:00 AM	Washington, DC	Armory Metro	10:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	E Seneca Street	Basic	$75	A Bus from OurBus goes from Armory Metro, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Greyhound US	9h 35m	7:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:00 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 45m	7:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:40:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
Greyhound US	11h 50m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
FlixBus	14h 25m	11:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:00 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Greyhound US	12h 0m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:10 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$59	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	14h 35m	11:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:10 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 0m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:10 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	10h 45m	7:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 PM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:40:00 AM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	12h 0m	11:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:35 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Greyhound US	9h 35m	7:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:00 AM	Ithaca, NY	Downtown Ithaca	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Ithaca, NY

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Ithaca, NY.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 22 buses from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Ithaca, NY, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/22/2026 costs just $50, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and OurBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY starting from $50!

Cheapest Bus	$50
Fastest Bus	9h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	246.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and OurBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY

Every day, 9 buses from 3 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Ithaca, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 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

$53

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$75

Sunday 07/26

$63

Monday 07/27

$56

Tuesday 07/28

$55

Wednesday 07/29

$59

Thursday 07/30

$51

Friday 07/31

$57

Saturday 08/01

$75

Sunday 08/02

$58

Monday 08/03

$53

Tuesday 08/04

$55

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$59

Friday 08/07

$84

Saturday 08/08

$59

Sunday 08/09

$84

Monday 08/10

$84

Tuesday 08/11

$54

Wednesday 08/12

$57

Thursday 08/13

$62

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY

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

With a price starting from $51, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $59.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY, with $51. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $57.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Ithaca, NY

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

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

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 Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY bus

How much does a Washington, DC Ithaca, NY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $50 and takes 12h 0m to reach Ithaca, NY. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $50 and $85. 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 Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $85. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Ithaca, NY from Washington, DC starts at 2:10 AM. 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 Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Ithaca, NY starts at 11:35 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 Washington, DC Ithaca, NY route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Ithaca, NY?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC 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, Greyhound US and OurBus.

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Ithaca, NY on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Ithaca, NY

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