Local Information

How to get to Ithaca

Cornell's main campus is located in Ithaca, New York, approximately 200 miles (or 320 kilometers) northwest of New York City. The main ways of getting to Ithaca (other than driving) are by flying or by bus. There are two airports which are relatively close as well as several different bus companies that run routes through Ithaca from various East coast cities. Please see below for specifics.

✈️ Flying

• Ithaca Tompkins International Airport: https://flyithaca.com (about a 15 minute ride from both Cornell campus and downtown Ithaca)

• Syracuse Hancock International Airport: https://syrairport.org (about an hour and 15 minute ride from both Cornell campus and downtown Ithaca)

🚌 Bus

• Cornell Campus-to-Campus Bus (NYC to Ithaca): https://fcs.cornell.edu/departments/transportation-delivery-services/campus-campus-bus-service (Open to the Public)

• Ourbus: https://www.ourbus.com

• Megabus: https://us.megabus.com

• Flixbus: https://www.flixbus.com

• Trailways: https://trailways.com

Where to stay in Ithaca

Ithaca has several hotels around the downtown area (Ithaca commons) and the campus.

• The Hotel Ithaca: https://www.thehotelithaca.com

• Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ithiggi-hilton-garden-inn-ithaca

• Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ithsspy-canopy-ithaca-downtown

• Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ithmc-ithaca-marriott-downtown-on-the-commons/overview

• The Statler Hotel (On the campus): https://statlerhotel.cornell.edu

Also, please take a look at Airbnb—there might be some good options available there as well!

Where to eat and drink in Ithaca

Ithaca has a vibrant food and drink scene. Below are some Linguistics department favorites.

• Mia Tapas Bar & Restaurant (Asian Fusion): https://www.miaithaca.com

• Mix Kitchen & Bar (Asian Fusion and American Style): https://www.mixithaca.com

• Moosewood  (Vegetarian/Vegan): https://www.moosewoodrestaurant.com

• Sumo Japanese Sushi and Hibachi Grill (Japanese): https://ithacasumo.com

• The Lotus (Korean): https://www.14850.com/062137029-lotus-korean-ithaca

• Bar Argos (Artisanal Cocktails): https://www.argosinn.com/bar 

• Liquid State Brewing Company (Local Brew Pub): https://www.liquidstatebeer.com

A more complete list of Ithaca's offerings can be found here: https://www.visitithaca.com/food-drink