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Getting to Ithaca

The main ways of getting to Ithaca, NY (other than driving) are by flying or by bus. There are several airports which are relatively close as well as several different bus companies that run routes through Ithaca from various East coast cities. See the links below for specifics.

Flying

• Ithaca Tompkins International Airport: https://flyithaca.com/ (Close, about a 15 minute drive/uber/taxi away from both Cornell campus and downtown Ithaca)

• Syracuse Hancock International Airport: https://syrairport.org/ (Further, about an hour and 15 minute drive/uber/taxi away 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

Where to Stay in Ithaca

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

• Best Western University Inn: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-ithaca/best-western-university-inn/propertyCode.33065.html (A short bus/car ride from Cornell campus, great for those traveling on a budget, further from the downtown Ithaca area)

• 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: https://statlerhotel.cornell.edu/ (On the Cornell campus)

Where to Eat and Drink in Ithaca

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

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

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

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

• Bar Argos: https://www.argosinn.com/bar (Artisanal Cocktails, Attached to a boutique inn which is close to Cornell campus)

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