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Getting to Ithaca
Whether you are getting to Ithaca by plane, bus, or car, the following information will help you plan your trip to Ithaca.
By Plane:
Ithaca's airport, the Tompkins County Airport, is 10 minutes from campus and is served by USAirways and Northwest Airlines. Once on the ground, limousine, taxi, and car rental services are available.
From the Syracuse Airport, there are limousines which serve Ithaca and are very convenient. For more information, please call the Ithaca Airline Limousine at (800) 273-9197.
By Car:
For directions to Ithaca, consult your local AAA or travel agent or visit: http://www.cornell.edu/visiting/ithaca/directions_car.cfm. Once in Ithaca, follow signs to Cornell University. We are located on the east hill above Ithaca. Once on campus, you can ask directions at the traffic booths or proceed directly to north campus. The Undergraduate Admissions Office is located at 410 Thurston Avenue.
By Bus:
There is bus service to Ithaca via Greyhound, Shortline, and Trailways Bus Lines from most cities on the East Coast. Taxis and TCAT bus service are available from the downtown bus station. TCAT buses run Monday through Saturday with limited service on Sundays.
| Approximate Transportation Costs | |
| Ithaca Airline Limousine | $13.00 |
| Taxi to Cornell from Airpt | $13.50 |
| TCAT Bus to Campus | $1.50 |
| Taxi from Bus Station: | $5.60 - $7.00 |
| Syracuse-Ithaca Limousine* | |
| one way: | $60.00 |
| round trip: | $95.00 |
* Must reserve two days in advance
