How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Ithaca start at R 700. The average price for this route is around R 1 276. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Ithaca is 9h, covering a distance of 298 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Ithaca route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , OurBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Ithaca at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Ithaca produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3169 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Ithaca?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Ithaca from R 594 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Ithaca on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 50m	10:20	Ithaca	Cheapest
	Bus	11:10	12 Schuylkill Ave	6h	17:10	130 E Seneca St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:20	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 40m	14:00	Ithaca	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 25m	14:00	Ithaca	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 5m	18:25	Ithaca	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:51 AM EST.

Get from Philadelphia to Ithaca

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours, and with fares starting at just R 700, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

9hAverage duration

298 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Ithaca?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Ithaca

A
Green Street
131 E Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Visit page
B
Greyhound Station
710 West State St, Ithaca, NY 14850
C
108 Jessup Rd
108 Jessup Road, Cayuga Heights, NY 14850, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 621 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

OurBus

4/53 171 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Based on 3171 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 1 711

OurBus Philadelphia Ithaca recent customer reviews

Great driver; we made great time (probably due to the holiday, we even had an extra 20 minutes at the Allentown rest stop to get out and stretch our legs, refill water bottles, etc.) and arrived early in Ithaca.

Jennifer R.

5 July 2019

Greyhound

3.5/587 433 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Ithaca, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Ithaca start at R 700. The average price for this route is around R 1 276. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Ithaca is 9h, covering a distance of 298 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Ithaca route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, OurBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Ithaca at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Ithaca produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3169 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Ithaca?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/12

R 1 127

14/12

R 1 376

Today

R 1 118

16/12

R 1 041

17/12

No data

18/12

R 920

19/12

No data

20/12

R 1 015

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Ithaca, US was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 920

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

You can expect to pay from R 920 to R 2 099 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Ithaca, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 920, which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually OurBus 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.