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C TRAN is: 
Affordable
Reduced fare is available to Seniors (60+) and Disabled (<60). Inquire at 607-734-5212.
Seniors ride free on Mondays with approved I.D.
Children up to age 5 ride free. Cash rates are reduced for ages 6-18 when traveling local. Ages 14-18 may show operator H.S. picture I.D. for proof of age.
Variety of Payment Options Available!
Cash in the farebox.
Add PAYG/stored value to your reloadable card to automatically “deduct exact fare as you ride”. Quit worrying about having “cash on hand”.
1-day & 31 “consecutive” day PERIOD PASSES available on disposable or reloadable cards.
“ALL ACCESS” commuter cards are available to add 1-day & 31-day passes for all C TRAN routes.
Accessible
All buses are equipped with ramps or lifts.
Access Chemung (non-Medicaid curb-to-curb service) for seniors/disabled.
Nine local routes that service Elmira & the towns of Chemung County.
Commuter routes to Ithaca, Corning, Airport Corporate Park and service to Owego via Sayre, PA.
Reliable
Download the free Ride C Tran app to:
- Easily track buses
- Locate the nearest stop
- Look for route schedules
- Plan trips
Hardcopy schedules are available to view/print.
Dispatch Operator(s) can be reached 300 days annually at 607-734-5211 for specific questions.
Safe
First Transit Operators are CDL and passenger certified and committed to the safety of our customers.
The fleet is maintained by our ASE Certified Mechanics, Technicians & staff in First Transit’s Blue Seal Certified Shop to the highest-level standard.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Effective Sunday, July 5, 2020 Route #7 Shopper Shuttle and Route #30 Elmira to Ithaca will begin offering normal service again.
Additionally, all other fixed routes will be providing service according to the regular schedules.
Reminder: Route#20 Elmira-Corning runs (#4: 7:30am) and (#8: 1:30PM) will NOT be in service until Corning Community College is back in session.
ELMIRA NORTH MAIN STREET CULTURAL CONNECTOR PROJECT
The Main Street construction will briefly impact Route#9-Mall Express, Route#20-Elmira-Corning and Route#30-Elmira-Ithaca.
Buses will be detouring Northbound travel as follows:
Left on Church St
Right on College Ave
Right on Clinton St
Back on route
Buses will be detouring Southbound travel returning to the Transportation Center as follows:
Right on Clinton St
Left on College Ave
Left on Church St
Customers are encouraged to use the Ride C Tran app.
ELMIRA-AIRPORT CORPORATE PARK... SERVICE to UTILIZE ROUTE 20 BEGINNING 6/15/2020
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Effective Monday, June 15, 2020 C TRAN will utilize Route #20 to transport passengers to Elmira-Airport Corp Park. C TRAN will offer this specific employment-related service based on Pladis converting to a Monday through Friday, two-shift schedule. Customers utilizing Android and Apple smartphone platforms are encouraged to download the free Ride C Tran app to set-up notifications to ensure they are ready when the bus is scheduled to be at their location.
1 DEPART Transportation Center, Elmira |
2 College & McCann’s |
3 Grand Central Plaza |
4 ARRIVE Pladis |
4 DEPART Pladis |
3 Grand Central Plaza |
2 College & McCann’s |
1 ARRIVE Transportation Center, Elmira |
5:15 am |
5:22 am |
5:30 am |
5:45 am |
6:15 am |
6:35 am |
6:43 am |
6:50 am |
5:00 pm |
507 pm |
5:15 pm |
5:35 pm |
6:15 pm |
6:35 pm |
6:47 pm |
6:55 pm |
PUBLIC NOTICE
C TRAN Launches the Ride C Tran app
On October 8, 2019 Chemung County announced that First Transit, its public transit operator, released the free Ride C Tran app.
The app is available for all fixed routes. It allows riders to:
- easily track buses using a smartphone
- locate the nearest stop
- look for route schedules
- plan trips
Passengers that use Access Chemung can see the location of their ride on the app. The dispatch department can provide the Dial-A-Ride # they are assigned to.
The Ride C Tran app is available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
To learn more about the C TRAN system and SmartTAP electronic fare system you may visit ridectran.com or by calling the dispatch department at 607-734-5211.
TRIP PLANNING!
C TRAN is entering the world of 511 trip planning. 511NY is New York State's official traffic and travel info source.
Taking public transit is safe and
reliable, soon you will be able to our
trip planner in the left side
of this page to start planning
your trip or simply dial 511 on your
phone. Wherever you're going,
511NY is here to get you there.
ON REQUEST SERVICE AVAILABLE TO EAST CORNING GUTHRIE HOSPITAL - August 19, 2019
Beginning Monday, August 19, 2019 C TRAN will offer on-request (OR) service to the East Corning Guthrie Hospital via Route#20 Elmira to Corning. This service will not be provided on the express or special (S) runs.
Passengers must call C TRAN Customer Service at (607) 734-5211 to request drop-off or pick-up in advance.
There will be no additional charge for this service. Silver Commuter and Navy period passes are accepted. Full fare is $2.25 and reduced fare is $1.10 per trip.
Monday through Friday there are seven (7) daily trips. (see schedule for details)
Riders seeking more information should call the C TRAN customer information line at 607 734-5211