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Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
Cornell’s main art museum features global collections from ancient to contemporary works. A top cultural stop with changing exhibitions.
Buses from Wilmington, NC to Ithaca, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 17h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €85 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 22:20, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 572 miles (922 km) distance in 16h 20m.
Distance 572 miles (922 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €85 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 16h 20m |
First bus 10:20 PM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Cornell’s main art museum features global collections from ancient to contemporary works. A top cultural stop with changing exhibitions.
Hands-on science museum downtown with interactive exhibits for families and curious adults. It highlights local ecology, engineering, and play.
Educational center focused on local natural history, birds, and regional habitats. Trails and exhibits make it a strong family outing.
Downtown pedestrian-friendly district with shops, events, public art, and historic buildings. It is Ithaca’s central place to stroll and people-watch.
Signature gorge park near downtown with dramatic waterfalls, stone trails, and bridges. One of Ithaca’s classic outdoor experiences.
Large state park with famed gorge rim views, swimming area, and accessible paths. A regional highlight for scenery and easy walks.
Chicken riggies is upstate New York comfort food: spicy tomato-cream pasta with chicken and peppers, common on regional menus and loved for its rich, warming flavor.
Salt potatoes are small potatoes boiled in heavily salted water until creamy, a Central New York picnic staple tied to the region's historic salt industry.
Cornell chicken is a local classic from Cornell University: chicken marinated in an egg-and-vinegar sauce, then grilled for tangy flavor and crisp skin.
Beloved casual spot known for inventive fries, burgers, sandwiches, and local ingredients in a relaxed downtown setting.
Established New American bistro with seasonal dishes, strong local sourcing, and a polished but comfortable atmosphere on Restaurant Row.
Long-running Ithaca institution famous for creative vegetarian cuisine, global flavors, and a colorful, welcoming downtown vibe.
Moderate for a small U.S. college town: hotels can be pricey on peak weekends, dining is mid-range, and local transit is low cost.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip jars or screen prompts.
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Most Wilmington, NC to Ithaca, NY buses use the Wilmington, Forden Station to Ithaca, East Green Street (Cinemapolis - Downtown Ithaca) station pair, with some services arriving at Ithaca, West Avenue (Baker Tower). Use this guide to compare Wilmington, NC and Ithaca, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Wilmington, Forden Station is 7 km from Wilmington city centre. Public transport options include:
Wilmington, Forden Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Wilmington, Forden Station. ATMs are available at Wilmington, Forden Station.
Ticket office support is available at Wilmington, Forden Station.
Available at Wilmington, Forden Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wilmington, Forden Station: Station is accessible for people with reduced mobility.
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.
Ithaca, Jessup Rd (Robert Purcell Community Center) is 2 km from Ithaca city centre. Public transport options include:
Ithaca, Jessup Rd (Robert Purcell Community Center) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Ithaca, Jessup Rd (Robert Purcell Community Center). ATMs are available at Ithaca, Jessup Rd (Robert Purcell Community Center).
Ticket office support is available at Ithaca, Jessup Rd (Robert Purcell Community Center).
Available at Ithaca, Jessup Rd (Robert Purcell Community Center): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ithaca, Jessup Rd (Robert Purcell Community Center): Wheelchair accessible entrance available.
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