The most scenic bus routes in the Northeast US trade highway monotony for real views: the Finger Lakes on the way to Ithaca, Vermont’s Green Mountains toward Burlington, the Hudson River north of NYC, the Berkshires across western Massachusetts, and the rocky coast up to Portland, Maine. Best of all, let someone else drive, so you actually get to look out the window. Key Takeaways The Northeast packs mountains, coastline, wine country, and river valleys into short intercity hops. Riding…
To plan a trip from Ithaca to NYC, book the OurBus Ithaca to NYC bus: a direct coach that covers the roughly 225 miles in about 4 to 5 hours, with fares from $25. You skip the drive down Route 17, the gas, and Manhattan parking and ride with free Wi-Fi the whole way. Here’s how to book it. Ithaca to NYC Bus Trip with OurBus The OurBus Ithaca to NYC bus covers approximately 225 miles in about 4-5 hours,…
The easiest summer weekend trips from NYC you can reach by bus are Philadelphia and Atlantic City (about 2 to 2.5 hours, same day doable), followed by Providence, Boston, Washington DC, and Ithaca (great overnights), with Niagara Falls as the epic long weekend haul. We’ve ranked all seven below by how little planning each one needs. Key Takeaways Trips are ranked by planning effort, not just distance, so you can match a getaway to the weekend you actually have. Two…
Spring break does not have to mean expensive flights, rental cars, airport lines, or a group chat meltdown over who is driving. Some of the best spring break destinations by bus are easy to reach, budget-friendly, and packed with the kind of spring energy travelers actually want: waterfront walks, cherry blossoms, museums, college-town cafés, boardwalks, waterfalls, and weekend-friendly adventures. Whether you are a student planning with friends, a couple looking for a quick escape, or a family searching for affordable…
Options are aplenty for Cornell University students looking to explore beyond Ithaca. Traveling with fellow students in a group is one of the best ways to do it, and chartering a bus is one of the most relaxing and affordable ways to get there. We’ve put together a list of destinations to help you plan your next trip. New York City The Big Apple, New York City is just a few hours away from Ithaca, and it’s a must-visit destination…
Update as on 8/12/20: online sales have ended but there is still availability. You must call the hotel and book over the phone, and ask for the OurBus group rate. On July 30, 2020, Cornell University announced a mandatory 14-day Cornell University Student quarantine before coming to campus for those traveling to Cornell from a state on the NY State COVID-19 Travel Advisory list of Restricted States. For Cornell University students coming from COVID-19 hot spot states, hotel rooms in Ithaca…