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Boxwood Hall State Historic Site
Small museum and archive focused on local heritage, architecture, and community stories in Elizabeth.
Buses from Ithaca, NY to Elizabeth, NJ run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł 342 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 170 miles (274 km) distance in 13h 15m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 10:11PM | Duration 5h36 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł 274 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:17AM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł 170 |
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Small museum and archive focused on local heritage, architecture, and community stories in Elizabeth.
Local history museum preserving documents, objects, and exhibits about Elizabeth and Union County's past.
Historic house museum associated with patriot Elias Boudinot, offering guided interpretation of colonial Elizabeth.
Elizabeth's revitalized downtown core with shops, civic buildings, transit links, and frequent community activity.
Neighborhood green space with lawns, playgrounds, and a relaxed local atmosphere for a short outdoor break.
Waterfront park with paths, sports fields, and open views near Newark Bay, popular for walks and recreation.
Italian hot dogs are a North Jersey classic: fried hot dogs tucked into pizza bread with peppers, onions, and potatoes. Elizabeth locals prize the hearty street-food style.
Portuguese grilled sardines reflect Elizabeth’s strong Portuguese community. Simply charcoal-grilled and served with potatoes, they are a traditional summer favorite.
Rodizio-style barbecue is central to Brazilian dining in the area, with gaucho servers bringing skewered meats table-side. It is a local staple in Elizabeth’s Brazilian scene.
Well-known local Italian-American landmark celebrated for its Italian hot dogs and no-frills fast-food style service.
Traditional Portuguese and Spanish restaurant known for seafood, grilled meats, and classic Iberian dishes in a polished, old-school setting.
Casual Portuguese barbecue spot popular for grilled chicken, seafood, and homestyle sides in a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.
Moderate for the New York metro area. Hotels can be costly, but everyday dining and NJ Transit are usually cheaper than in Manhattan.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants if service is not included. For taxis, round up or add 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars; $1-2 is common for drinks.
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Most Ithaca, NY to Elizabeth, NJ buses use the Ithaca, East Green Street (Cinemapolis - Downtown Ithaca) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Ithaca, NY and Elizabeth, NJ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Ithaca, East Green Street (Cinemapolis - Downtown Ithaca) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple restaurants in the vicinity.
Available within nearby cafes. ATMs are available within nearby bank branches.
Ticket office support is available at Ithaca, East Green Street (Cinemapolis - Downtown Ithaca).
Available at Ithaca, East Green Street (Cinemapolis - Downtown Ithaca): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ithaca, East Green Street (Cinemapolis - Downtown Ithaca): Wheelchair accessible sidewalks and entrances.