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Bus from Ithaca to Albany

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Duration 5 hours 55 minutes (fastest time)

Departures Up to 8 services per day

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Ithaca to Albany bus details

Our route SL1 bus stops at 11 stops between Ithaca and Albany. The bus sets off from Cornell North Campus Bus Stop - Jessup Rd - Outside the Robert Purcell Community Center and drops you off at Adirondack Trailways Bus Stop at Albany (SUNY) - 1400 Washington Ave

Ithaca

There are multiple Coach USA - Shortline stop locations in the Ithaca area.

BE CAREFUL! Check your reservation for the exact location and time of departure.

The Shorlitne stop on Cornell University's North Campus is located at 107 Jessup Rd.

The Shortline stop on Cornell University's West Campus is located at Baker's Flag Pole at 240 West Avenue.

The Shortline stop for Downtown Ithaca is located at 131 East Green Street (Outside Urban Outfitters).

The Shortline stop for Ithaca College (seasonal) is located at 953 Danby Rd (Outside Park Building).

Albany

There are Megabus stops at the Rensselaer Station and at SUNY Albany. The Rensselaer Station stop is located at the North Surface parking lot off of East St. The entrance to the lot is located on East St., just north of Wendell St. Parking is available in the surface lots adjacent to the stop. The SUNY Albany stop is located on Collins Circle near University Hall.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to travel from Ithaca to Albany by bus?

The fastest bus from Ithaca to Albany takes 5 hours 55 minutes

When is the first bus from Ithaca to Albany?

The earliest bus from Ithaca to Albany leaves at 11:30 AM

When is the last bus from Ithaca to Albany?

The latest bus from Ithaca to Albany leaves at 11:50 AM

How many daily bus trips are there from Ithaca to Albany?

megabus runs up to 8 trips per day from Ithaca to Albany. View our departure schedule and book your trip

How can I pay for my Ithaca to Albany bus ticket?

megabus offers a wide range of payment methods for our tickets, including major credit card providers and Google pay.

Where is the Ithaca megabus bus stop?

The bus sets off from Cornell North Campus Bus Stop - Jessup Rd - Outside the Robert Purcell Community Center

Where is the Albany megabus bus stop?

The bus drops you off at Adirondack Trailways Bus Stop at Albany (SUNY) - 1400 Washington Ave

Can I track my Ithaca to Albany bus ?

megabus offers real-time bus tracking on our website, so you check your bus location by service number or route. No getting caught off guard with delays here!