The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Cortland, NY
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Cortland, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Cortland, NY will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 2 buses that leave New York, NY for Cortland, NY on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 277 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:10 AM4h25New York, NY2:35 PMCortland, NY$581One-way0 transfers
11:10 AM4h25New York, NY3:35 PMCortland, NY$641One-way0 transfers
11:10 AM4h25New York, NY3:35 PMCortland, NY$641One-way0 transfers
10:10 AM4h25New York, NY2:35 PMCortland, NY$581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to Cortland, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Cortland, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price | $91 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Cortland, NY:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Cortland, NY costing on average $91 (€74).
A bus is $163 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Cortland, NY costing on average $219 (€179).
Other travel options to Cortland, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
You'll arrive about -2h -7m sooner (4h 30m by bus vs 3h 23m by car) and save roughly $-7.85 (€-6.42) compared to fuel and tolls ($57 (€46) vs $49 (€40)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
New York, NY to Cortland, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Cortland, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Cortland, NY buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+ FlixBus | 1:25 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h50 | 9:15 AM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 6h45 | 12:35 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 1 transfer | |
· | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 7h05 | 12:55 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h25 | 10:35 AM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 7:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h55 | 12:55 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h35 | 12:35 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 12:55 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 6h50 | 4:20 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N810 | 10:00 AM New York, NY | 4h30 | 2:30 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 5h20 | 4:20 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 11:55 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 8h00 | 7:55 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 11:55 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h20 | 5:15 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h20 | 4:20 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 12:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h10 | 5:15 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 12:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h50 | 7:55 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h15 | 5:15 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
· · | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 8h05 | 9:40 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h55 | 9:40 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 2 transfers | |
· | 2:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h20 | 9:40 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h00 | 11:30 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N814 | 5:15 PM New York, NY | 4h10 | 9:25 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h05 | 3:55 AM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 7h55 | 3:55 AM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h10 | 2:10 AM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Cortland, NY
Buses from New York, NY to Cortland, NY run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (277 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways, MTA Bus Company from New York, NY to Cortland, NYYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Cortland, NY with Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways, MTA Bus Company for as low as $46 (€38). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Cortland, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Cortland, NY by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cortland, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Cortland, NY
Most New York, NY to Cortland, NY buses use the New York, Port Authority Bus Station to Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building) station pair, with some services arriving at Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts). Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Cortland, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which New York, NY station do buses to Cortland, NY leave from?
Getting to New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. from New York city centre
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. bus station facilities and services
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to New York, Port Authority Bus Station from New York city centre
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station bus station facilities and services
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station from New York city centre
Getting to Cortland, Prospect Terrace (Neubig Hall) from Cortland city centre
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