Is there a way to reach Cortland from New York without a car?

The bus is the best choice to get to Cortland without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to Cortland from New York by bus?

The travel time from New York to Cortland is about 4h 50m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 3h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 174 miles (280 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between New York and Cortland?

About 174 miles (280 km) separate New York and Cortland.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York to Cortland?

If you're headed to Cortland from New York, chances are that your bus will leave from New York Port Authority and arrive at Cortland County Office Building. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the most cost-effective way to travel from New York to Cortland?

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. With prices starting at $36, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from New York to Cortland?

The average price of a one-way ticket from New York to Cortland is $55. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $36 and $176, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

New York to Cortland Bus Tickets

TodayApr 24

from $41

TomorrowApr 25

SatApr 26

SunApr 27

from $46

MonApr 28

from $40

TueApr 29

from $37

WedApr 30

from $35

ThuMay 1

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: April 27 at 5:45pm
Departure city: New York
Departure location: GW Bridge
Arrival time: April 27 at 9:40pm
Destination city: Cortland
Destination location: Cortland, NY
Operated by: OurBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 55m
Departure time: April 27 at 10:00am
Departure city: New York
Departure location: New York Port Authority
Arrival time: April 27 at 2:30pm
Destination city: Cortland
Destination location: 60 Central Ave
Operated by: New York Trailways
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 30m
Departure time: April 27 at 12:00pm
Departure city: New York
Departure location: Midtown - 300 W 31st St
Arrival time: April 27 at 4:20pm
Destination city: Cortland
Destination location: Cortland, NY
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 20m
Departure time: April 27 at 6:10am
Departure city: New York
Departure location: New York Port Authority
Arrival time: April 27 at 10:35am
Destination city: Cortland
Destination location: Cortland County Office Building
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 25m
Departure time: April 27 at 10:00am
Departure city: New York
Departure location: New York Port Authority
Arrival time: April 27 at 2:30pm
Destination city: Cortland
Destination location: 60 Central Ave
Operated by: New York Trailways
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 30m

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Bus New York to Cortland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$55

Average bus trip duration4h 50m

Number of daily buses16

Earliest bus departure5:50am

Distance167 miles (269 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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Greyhound

3.5/586,942 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound New York Cortland recent customer reviews

Ticket could not print, had to wait in 20 minute line, followed by delays, a bad bus driver, wrong drop off location, and 2 hour late arrival

Paul R.

August 24, 2019

Ride was good, driver was great, but started late & arrived late. All in all was good value & would use again

Diane T.

May 26, 2019

The bus driver was lost once reached Cortland. Stood up and made an announcement saying, if anyone knows where the bus stop is at cortland to please come up and tell him. We drove around in circles for 15 minutes until i got up and showed the GPS to the bus stop.

Stephanie C.

April 10, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/58,379 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

New York Trailways

4/54,358 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.1

Trailways is a network of over 70 bus companies that focus on providing quality bus rides at affordable prices all over the US since 1936. Among the most famous affiliates are Trailways of New York, Pine Hill Trailways, Adirondack Trailways and Burlington Trailways. Trailways buses have WiFi, power outlets, bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests. You can find two different types of Trailway fares: saver and flexible. Saver tickets are non-refundable, while flexible tickets are fully reimbursed up to one hour before travel time. If you're traveling with them, don't forget to print your boarding pass and show a valid photo ID to board the bus.

New York Trailways New York Cortland recent customer reviews

The driver, Doug was very nice and informative. Not once did a driver ever tell us safety precautions, introduce themselves, make sure we are okay, etc. He did all that and then some!

Lucia M.

November 20, 2023

Overall good and convienent

Reagan L.

January 27, 2023

OurBus

4/53,050 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

With about 1 daily trips between New York and Cortland, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

OurBus New York Cortland recent customer reviews

Since it was raining water was dripping on me

Vicky B.

April 1, 2023

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,069 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Los Limousines, Tornado Bus, Valley Transit, New York Trailways, Wanda Coach

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Where are the popular stops in New York and Cortland?

Stops in New York

A - New York Port Authority

B - GW Bridge

C - Chinatown

D - Staten Island - Christopher Ln.

E - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

F - Chinatown - E Broadway

Stops in Cortland

A - Cortland County Office Building

B - State of NY Cortland Campus Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip New York - Cortland

Is there a way to reach Cortland from New York without a car?
How long does it take to get to Cortland from New York by bus?
What is the distance between New York and Cortland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York to Cortland?
What is the most cost-effective way to travel from New York to Cortland?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from New York to Cortland?

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

Best price found

04/22

$51

04/23

$37

Today

$41

04/25

$44

04/26

$44

04/27

$46

04/28

$40

04/29

$37

The cheapest trip from New York to Cortland was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $37

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

You can expect to pay from $37 to $113 for a bus ticket from New York to Cortland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-04-29.

Usually New York Trailways 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New York to Cortland.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Frequently asked questions for your trip New York - Cortland

Is there a way to reach Cortland from New York without a car?

How long does it take to get to Cortland from New York by bus?

What is the distance between New York and Cortland?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York to Cortland?

What is the most cost-effective way to travel from New York to Cortland?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from New York to Cortland?

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