The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Cortland, NY
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Buses per day
3
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 $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 3 buses that leave New York, NY for Cortland, NY on Mon, Dec 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct buses cover the 277 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 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.






New York, NY to Cortland, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator New York Trailways | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator New York Trailways | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
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, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
undefined · undefined | 10:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 7h05 | 5:55 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h25 | 3:35 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h55 | 5:55 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h50 | 5:55 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 1:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h10 | 9:40 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h45 | 8:05 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 2 transfers | |
NYT 810 | 3:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h30 | 7:30 PM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 6h10 | 9:40 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 5h35 | 9:40 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h40 | 9:40 PM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined · undefined | 6:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 8h05 | 2:40 AM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 7:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h40 | 2:40 AM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined | 7:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h20 | 2:40 AM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h45 | 1:45 AM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
NYT 814 | 10:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h10 | 2:25 AM Cortland, Central Avenue (County Office Building), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 10:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h05 | 4:35 AM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h40 | 7:40 AM Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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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 12 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (277 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 02:20 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways from New York, NY to Cortland, NYYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Cortland, NY with Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways for as low as $40 (€32). 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.
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- 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
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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