Find the Nearest Bus Route!
The local bus can take you to common locations on fixed routes
Fare & Passes
$1.25 Bus Fare: Use exact change or purchase a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly pass.
$3 One-day pass; $6 Two-day pass, $15 Five-day pass, $17.50 Wk pass, $45 Mo pass, $450 Yr pass.
Discounted rates and passes for seniors, youth, students, persons with disabilities and limited income:
- $0.75 Half-Fare for seniors, college students, persons with disabilities, medicaid recipients.
- Free Fare with FreeRyde Pass for Youth (14-18 yrs of age). Contact TCAT for a pass in advance to your trip.
- Free without a pass for youth age 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult (3 children per adult).
Schedules and Transit Apps
Check TCAT bus schedules for immediate or seasonal changes. Use Google Maps to locate your nearest TCAT bus stop and route or track your bus in real-time using Transit Apps.
Tips
- Review the TCAT Bus Schedules/Maps/Apps to see if a bus is near your origin and destination. Note the routes and times of pick up and drop off at your prefered stops.
- Consider where you can safely walk, bike, carpool to the nearest bus stop.
- If connecting to another bus route, request a transfer from the driver upon boarding.
Buses to and from Tompkins County
Take bus connections to neighboring counties or intercity buses to areas around the region.
Bus Basics Videos
Videos to learn how to access and ride the local bus system.
Accessibility
Learn about what TCAT offers to make rides more accessible such as hailing cards, wheelchair lifts and more.
If you are unable to access the bus system due to a disability, you may qualify to use Gadabout or ADA Paratransit.
Find other Accessible Ways
Benefits of Riding the Bus
TCAT is helping Tompkins County reduce carbon emissions with every electric bus that is filled with people.
Every time you ride the bus, you help reduce traffic congestion while saving money on gas, parking, and the wear and tear on a car.
Compare the Benefits of Going Green
Discounts & Rewards
Sign up for free and discounted bus passes and other perks to go green with the Go Ithaca program.
Call 2-1-1 for referrals to programs that offer free or discounted bus passes.
Explore Incentives for all modes