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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 - URGENT SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to driver shortage, Mall Express (#9) and Grand Central (#8) routes will ALSO be providing Shopper Shuttle (#7) service, combining the runs. EXPECT DELAYS! Please plan accordingly for the following:
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - 3 PM until 7:30 PM
Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 3 PM until 7:30 PM
Friday, May 27, 2022 - 1 PM until 7:30 PM & the 2:45 PM Elmira-Corning run will NOT be in-service
Saturday, May 28, 2022 – 1:30 PM until 6:30 PM
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Monday, May 30, 2022 is LIMITED (please follow the Sunday Service schedule) in observance of the holiday. The Chemung County Transportation Center will be CLOSED.
Due to the Memorial Day parade, riders will only be able to board the Mall Express near downtown Elmira at the Transit Center and the shelter across from King King until 1:00 PM.
Please notice the combined Mall Express and Shopper Shuttle times due to shortage of drivers. To remain on-time & on-schedule, please use the requested pick-up places in/around Consumer Square listed on the the Memorial Day schedule below:
Route# 9 – Mall Express combined with Shopper Shuttle
DEPART Transit Ctr |
College & Wash- ington |
College & 14th |
Arnot Mall Door # 4 |
Michaels |
Sam’s Club |
Empire Vision |
Target |
Kohl’s |
Walmart |
GCP |
College & 14th |
College & Wash- ington |
ARRIVE Transit Center |
10 am |
*** |
10:10 |
10:25 am |
10:30 am |
10:35 am |
10:45 am |
10:50 am |
10:55 am |
11 am |
11:04 am |
11:10 am |
*** |
11:30 am |
11:30 am |
*** |
11:35 |
11:55 am |
12 PM |
12:05 PM |
12:10 PM |
12:30 PM |
12:35 PM |
12:45 PM |
12:50 PM |
12:55 PM |
12:55 PM |
1:00 PM |
1 PM |
1:04 PM |
1:10 |
1:25 PM |
1:30 PM |
1:35 PM |
1:45 PM |
1:50 PM |
1:55 PM |
2 PM |
2:04 PM |
2:10 PM |
2:30 PM |
2:30 PM |
2:30 PM |
2:30 PM |
2:35 |
2:55 PM |
3 PM |
3:05 PM |
3:10 PM |
3:30 PM |
3:35 PM |
3:45 PM |
3:50 PM |
3:55 PM |
3:55 PM |
4 PM |
4 PM |
4:04 PM |
4:10 |
4:25 PM |
4:30 PM |
4:35 PM |
4:45 PM |
4:50 PM |
4:55 PM |
5 PM |
5:04 PM |
5:10 PM |
5:30 PM |
5:30 PM |
5:30 PM |
5:30 PM |
5:35 |
5:55 PM |
6 PM |
6:05 PM |
6:10 PM |
6:30 PM |
6:35 PM |
6:45 PM |
6:50 PM |
6:55 PM |
7PM |
7:05 PM |
Prepare in advance for safe travel plans. C TRAN extends you and your family happy holidays!
PUBLIC NOTICE - FARES REINSTATED - 7/11/21
Effective Sunday, July 11, 2021 fares will be reinstated exactly as they were prior to the pandemic. Notice has been given to provide passengers the opportunity to prepare.
For assistance purchasing or understanding how to access or use the SmartTAP products, please visit the Mobility Manager at the Chemung County Transportation Center Monday through Friday between 8 am to 4:30 pm or contact our customer service department at (607) 734-5211.
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 for the Fall 2021 schedule.
For more information visit our FARES page or download the announcement here.
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
Elmira-Corning Service Reminder
2/10/2022
C TRAN does NOT offer the 7:30 am or 1:30 pm service trips during Corning Community College breaks.
The 2021 break is scheduled for Monday, February 21, 2022 -Sunday, February 27, 2022.
Download the free Ride C Tran app.
You can set-up notifications, view schedules and plan in advance to be at the safest pick-up location.
Visit www.ridectran.com or call (607) 734-5211 for more information.
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.
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