RideCEATS

Rider Alert!!!

Rider Alerts

Effective October 1st there will be route updates to CEATS as follows:

- There will no longer be an East Gibson run. Elmira-Corning via C-Tran can access Rt 352 and the Guthrie Hospital on demand.

-  Northside and Southside will be combined into one half hour run and will follow Buffalo St to Tops and NOT go down Onondaga St. It also will not go into South Corning unless on request.

- Painted Post will no longer go into Coopers Plains past Robert Dann Dr on 415. This can be accessed via the Bath-Corning bus through Steuben County.

- Corning Community College will run on the hour starting at 7:00am followed by the combined NS/SS run on the half hour concluded at 6:00pm.

Any Questions Please Contact Dispatch at (607)734-5211.

We are posting updates to our site as fast as we can.  Sorry for the delay.


Please be advised:
Effective January 1, 2026, the Fare Structure is as follows:

Type of Fare

Current Fare 01/01/06

New Fare Effective 01/01/2026

Each Boarding $1.00 $2.00
Disabled/Senior Citizen (60+) $0.50 $1.00
Route Deviation $2.00 $3.00
Demand Response $1.00 $1.00
Route Deviation/Demand Response
Disabled/Senior Citizen (60+)
$1.00 $2.00
Monthly Pass $25.00 $36.00
CCC Semester Pass $85.000 $100.00

 

 

 

Welcome to RideCEATS

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Corning Erwin Area Transit System (CEATS) is the public transportation service dedicated to providing safe, convenient and affordable transportation. 

FAQ's

TIPS FOR CEATS RIDERS


 

Safety Tips

Take your seat as quickly as possible. Never change seats while the bus is moving. Wait until the bus departs your stop before crossing the street. Refrain from engaging in unnecessary conversation with the driver. No pets, except service animals.

Holiday Service Schedule

CEATS buses do NOT operate on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

 

Where can I catch the bus?

CEATS offers the convenience of a flag-stop system.  This means you may flag the bus anywhere along the route and the driver will pull over at the closest, safe area.  Please be obvious if you would like the driver to pull over by waving your arms or your CEATS bus pass and looking directly at the driver.  To locate where a route travels, please review the "Routes" link on the top of the page.  Each route has a map you may zoom in and see exactly where the bus travels.

What are the Riders Code of Conduct on the bus?

1. No eating or drinking.
2. No smoking, including e-cigarettes or vaping.
3. No animals allowed unless it’s a service animal.
4. Place bags and packages on your lap and secured so as not to block the aisle or slide around.
5. Be prepared to pay the correct fare and present a valid identification card when requesting a reduced fare.
6. Use earphones when playing audio or video devices.
7. No littering, running, horseplay, or swearing.
8. Do not harass the driver and other passengers.
9. No posting or soliciting or distributing pamphlets without permission from CEATS.

 

Please refer to the 2016 Transit Passenger and Visitor Conduct Policy available by request by calling the CEATS office at 607-734-5211 or on www.rideCEATS.com. Drivers may discharge passengers who are not following the rules. Violation of public law such as assault, carrying a concealed weapon, and vandalism or property damage will be considered a serious offense. Failure to follow the rules could lead to suspension of ridership, including long term suspension. 

 


 

 

Flag Stop

CEATS is a flag stop system which means a passenger may board a bus at any safe place along a fixed route. When you see the bus you want, signal the driver by waving.

Tokens

Tokens may be used in place of the $1.00 fare.

Tokens may be purchased at: Chemung County Transit System, 1201 Clemens Center Parkway, Elmira, NY 14901.

May I bring my pet on the bus?

No, pets are not allowed on the bus. Service animals are permitted.

Exact Change Please

Our bus operators are not allowed to handle money or give change.

Please be sure to have exact change to pay your fare for each trip.

Monthly Pass

Unlimited ridership on any fixed routes within the month for which the pass is valid.

Passes must be displayed each time you board and must remain in your possession for the entire trip. Pass' may be used by any member of you family.

Suggestions or Complaints

If you encounter any difficulty, have suggestions, or complaints, please call 1-800-445- 4423.

How to Ride

Look at the bus schedule to determine the time point of when the bus will be at the location near you. PM times are in bold.

On Request (OR) means that the bus will stop with no additional fare, but only through a pre-arranged request.

 

Corning Community College

2025 Updated Route Schedule

Corning Community College Route

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City of Corning

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City of Corning Schedule 

(Combined Northside and Southside) 

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Painted Post/Gang Mills

2025 Updated Route Schedule

Painted Post/Gang Mills

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