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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 

Due to reduced store hours, effective March 19, 2020 and until further notice Route#9-Mall Express will leave the Arnot Mall for the final time at 8:30PM and follow the normal route to the transportation center via shopper shuttle.  After arriving at the transportation center (approximately 9:10PM) the bus will then make one final Southside Loop before stopping for the night.

Effective March 24, 2020 and until further notice the Chemung County Transportation Center is CLOSED. 

Customers may:

• Use cash
  
• Use credit/debit to reload online by clicking here
  
• Contact Customer Service at (607) 734-5211 to schedule an appointment to reload or make an over-the-phone payment.

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. 

PUBLIC NOTICE  - Shopper Shuttle Coverage

Effective Sunday, April 19, 2020 and until further notice, C TRAN will not be providing a specific bus for Shopper Shuttle (Route #7).  Mall Express Route #9 Sunday schedule will be adding coverage all day for the "shopper shuttle route."  The route will follow its normal route, make the stop at Arnot Mall (door 4), circle Consumer Square and upon finishing at Walmart make the return to the Chemung County Transportation Center. 

Effective, Monday, April 20, 2020 the Mall Express Route #9 and Grand Central Route #8 will continue to provide the "shuttle" coverage giving passengers service to Consumer Square every half hour.  Each route will return to the Chemung County Transportation Center upon finishing at Walmart.

PUBLIC NOTICE - Elmira-Ithaca Service Suspended 

Effective Monday, April 20, 2020, C TRAN's Elmira to Ithaca (Route #30) will be suspended until further notice.

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. 

ROUTE 20E ELMIRA-AIRPORT CORPORATE PARK... SERVICE to BEGIN 12/23/19
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Effective Monday, December 23, 2019 C TRAN will resume service for Route #20 Elmira-Airport Corp Park.  C TRAN will offer this specific employment-related service based on Pladis converting to a Monday through Friday, three-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.

Cash Fare/PAYG $2.25.  Silver SmartTAP Commuter riders have access to ALL C TRAN routes at no additional charge.  Navy SmartTAP period passes may be used at no additional charge.  CCC students with semester passes may travel to Airport Corporate Park at no additional charge and may inquire about purchasing passes at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore located at the main campus.