Reinstated Fares effective July 11, 2021
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) is only in service when Corning Community College is in session. Refer to the CCC schedule.
Customers are encouraged to use the Ride C Tran app.
Regular FARE STRUCTURE –
Route /Description of Service |
AMOUNT |
PAYMENT METHOD |
LOCAL Service Routes Route# 7-Shopper Shuttle…………………………………………………….......…...................................................... Seniors/Disabled………….………………………………………..............…………................................................ |
$0.50 $0.25 |
Cash or PAYG Cash + Qualifying ID or PAYG |
Routes#1-Southtown, 3-Bulkhead, 4-Hospital Loop, 5-Crosstown, 6-Lake Road, 8-Grand Central, 9-Mall Express, 12-Southside Loop………………………………......................................................................................................... Seniors/Disabled/Youth…………………………………………………........................................................………. |
$1.75 $0.85 |
Cash or PAYG Cash+Qualifying ID or PAYG |
1-Day Full Fare Pass (Local Routes# 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 20, 20E)……………………………............................. 31-day Full Fare Pass (Routes# 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,12, 20, 20E).......................................................... Seniors/Disabled Reduced Fare** (Routes# 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,12, 20, 20E).................................. |
$5.00 $60.00 $45.00 |
SmartTAP Product SmartTAP Product SmartTAP RELOADABLE |
CCC Semester Pass.................................................................................................................................................... |
$210.00 |
Only available through CCC Bookstore |
COMMUTER Service Routes Route# 20 Elmira to Corning and Route# 20E Elmira to Airport Corp Park ……..….................................................... Seniors/Disabled…………………………………………………………………............................................................
Route# 10 Elmira to Owego and Route# 30 Elmira to Ithaca Zone #1 -Either direction/one zone (see below)…………………………………............................................................ Zone #2 -Either direction/one zone (see below)…………………..…………………...................................................... Either direction/both zones (Elmira-Owego OR Elmira-Ithaca)…………………........................................................... |
$2.25 $1.10
$3.00 $3.00 $6.00 |
Cash or PAYG Cash + Qualifying ID or PAYG
Cash or PAYG Cash or PAYG Cash or PAYG |
1-Day Pass All Route Access Commuter RELOADABLE SmartTAP Card………………………………………..........… 31-day All Route Access Commuter RELOADABLE SmartTAP Card …………………................................................ |
$12.00 $75.00 |
SmartTAP RELOADABLE SmartTAP RELOADABLE |
Route Deviation is DOUBLE the cash fare above and cash is the only acceptable form of payment for this service . NOT available on Routes 10, 20, or 30. |
Double Rate Cash ONLY |
Cash ONLY |
Refer to Reduced Fare Policies & Procedures for: Seniors (60+), Individuals with Disabilities (<60) and Youth for details & qualifying ID.
Route 10 – Zone#1 Elmira to Sayre OR Sayre to Elmira | Zone#2 Sayre to Owego OR Owego to Sayre |
Route 30 – Zone#1 Elmira to Alpine Junction OR VanEtten to Elmira | Zone#2 Alpine Junction to Ithaca OR Ithaca to VanEtten |
*Youth ages 14-18 must possess acceptable photo High School ID. Cash payment reduced fare riders must show drivers photo ID and a valid C TRAN Half Fare Card or Medicare Card when boarding the bus. Refer to C TRAN Policies & Procedures. There is no charge for youth up to age 5.
Customers must contact (607) 734-5212 for assistance.
SmartTAP Sales Locations
- Ticket Vending Machines:
- Transportation Center , 100 Church Street, Elmira
- Arnot Mall Food Court , 3300 Chambers Road, Horseheads
- In Person: C TRAN Administrative Office , 1201 Clemens Center Parkway, Elmira
- Online: www.ridectran.com
- Phone: (607) 734-5212
Riders seeking more information should call the C TRAN customer information line at 607 734-5211