Buffalo to Ithaca Car Service
Buffalo or BUF to Ithaca: Cornell, Ithaca College or the Commons, with one driver through the Finger Lakes.
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- Round trips
- Groups & luggage
- Sedan or SUV
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- Distance
- About 153 mi (247 km)
- Driving time
- About 3 h 20 min
- Airports
- BUF · ITH
Distance and driving time are approximate and don't include traffic.
About the Buffalo to Ithaca trip
It's about 153 miles (247 km) from Buffalo to Ithaca. Most trips to Ithaca are for Cornell or Ithaca College, whether it's move-in, graduation or a campus visit, plus weekends at the gorges and on Cayuga Lake.
We pick you up at BUF arrivals or anywhere in Buffalo, such as downtown hotels, Williamsville or Grand Island, and drive the Thruway or I-390 into the Finger Lakes, finishing on two-lane state routes such as NY-96 or NY-13. Drop-off can be Cornell University, Ithaca College, the Ithaca Commons or Collegetown, or any address you give us.
Cornell sits on the hill above downtown and Ithaca College is on South Hill; both have gorges nearby, and both are steep in winter.
Move-in and graduation
Book early for the busiest weekends of the year.
Weather-aware timing
We watch the winter forecast and adjust your pickup when snow is expected.
Any Buffalo pickup
Hotels, homes and offices across Buffalo and the suburbs, or BUF arrivals.
What's included in your flat-rate quote
Fast written quote. Tell us the trip and we'll send one flat price in writing.
Door-to-door pickup
From your Buffalo address or BUF arrivals to your door in Ithaca. No shuttles, no transfers.
One driver the whole way
The same professional driver from Buffalo to Ithaca, licensed and insured.
Flight tracking
Landing at BUF? We follow your flight and adjust the pickup to its actual arrival time.
Sedan or SUV
Choose a sedan or an SUV. Tell us how many passengers and bags so we can match the vehicle.
Flat-rate quote in writing
One flat price for Buffalo to Ithaca, confirmed in writing before you travel. No meter and no surge.
Round trips
Book Buffalo to Ithaca and the trip back on one quote, timed to your return flight or plans.
Round trips
Heading back to Buffalo after graduation or a visit? Book the return at the same time.
Groups & families
Travelling together? One private vehicle for the whole group, with multiple pickup addresses on request. Tell us how many people and bags, and we'll suggest a sedan or an SUV.
Route and timing
- The final miles into Ithaca are on two-lane state roads; Cornell move-in weekends and graduation are the busiest days.
- In winter, we keep an eye on lake-effect snow bands and adjust the pickup time if the forecast calls for it.
- Holiday weekends bring heavier traffic on the interstates, so tell us if you're travelling on one.
Airports on this route
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Cheektowaga, NY, about 10 miles east of downtown Buffalo.
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH)
Ithaca's own airport, with a small schedule.
Buffalo to Ithaca: frequently asked questions
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