Route 11 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
TCAT Route 11 is the main South Hill and Ithaca College bus connecting downtown Ithaca with South Hill neighborhoods, student housing, Ithaca College facilities and important stops along the way. The current Fall 2026 timetable runs Monday through Sunday and restores late evening and overnight service during the academic year.
Use this guide to find Route 11 times, understand the outbound and inbound directions, identify key stops, check the route map, compare weekday and weekend service, pay the fare, use the official tracker, and decide which trip is actually best for you.
Route 11 Bus Schedule at a Glance
The current TCAT Fall 2026 schedule covers Monday through Sunday. During the academic-year schedule, Route 11 runs between Green @ Commons in downtown Ithaca and the South Hill / Ithaca College area, with published service through the day and late-night trips.
Four Quick Checks Before You Ride Route 11
Route 11 Rider Guide
Route 11 Bus Schedule & Times
TCAT’s current Fall 2026 timetable uses Green @ Commons as the main downtown departure point and lists designated timepoints as the bus travels through South Hill toward Ithaca College and then back downtown.
Weekday Route 11 Schedule
| Green @ Commons | Roy Park School | South Hill Business Park | Longview | College Circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:08 AM | 7:16 AM | 7:20 AM | — / D | 7:23 AM |
| 8:08 AM | 8:16 AM | 8:20 AM | — / D | 8:23 AM |
| 9:08 AM | 9:16 AM | 9:20 AM | — / D | 9:23 AM |
| 10:08 AM | 10:16 AM | 10:20 AM | — / D | 10:23 AM |
| 11:08 AM | 11:16 AM | 11:20 AM | — / D | 11:23 AM |
| 12:08 PM | 12:16 PM | 12:20 PM | 12:23 PM | 12:26 PM |
| 1:08 PM | 1:16 PM | 1:20 PM | 1:23 PM | 1:26 PM |
| 2:08 PM | 2:16 PM | 2:20 PM | 2:23 PM | 2:26 PM |
| 3:08 PM | 3:16 PM | 3:20 PM | 3:23 PM | 3:26 PM |
| 4:08 PM | 4:16 PM | 4:20 PM | 4:23 PM | 4:26 PM |
| 5:08 PM | 5:16 PM | 5:20 PM | 5:23 PM | 5:26 PM |
| 6:08 PM | 6:16 PM | 6:20 PM | 6:23 PM | 6:26 PM |
| 7:08 PM | 7:16 PM | 7:20 PM | 7:23 PM | 7:26 PM |
The Fall 2026 weekday table continues with the later evening schedule shown below. Use the official timetable for every exact stop and trip note.
Late Evening Weekday Trips
| Green @ Commons | Roy Park School | Longview | College Circle | Downtown return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:08 PM | 8:16 PM | — | 8:20 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 8:50 PM | 8:58 PM | — | 9:02 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 9:35 PM | 9:43 PM | — | 9:47 PM | 10:11 PM |
Route 11 Weekend Schedule
Route 11 operates on both Saturday and Sunday in Fall 2026. Weekend departures are less extensive than the weekday academic schedule during some periods, so check the exact day rather than reusing a weekday departure.
Saturday Fall 2026 — Green @ Commons to South Hill
| Green @ Commons | Roy Park School | Longview | College Circle | Return to Green @ Commons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:08 AM | 8:16 AM | 8:21 AM | 8:24 AM | 8:48 AM |
| 9:08 AM | 9:16 AM | 9:21 AM | 9:24 AM | 9:48 AM |
| 10:08 AM | 10:16 AM | 10:21 AM | 10:24 AM | 10:48 AM |
| 11:08 AM | 11:16 AM | 11:21 AM | 11:24 AM | 11:48 AM |
| 12:08 PM | 12:16 PM | 12:21 PM | 12:24 PM | 12:48 PM |
| 1:08 PM | 1:16 PM | 1:21 PM | 1:24 PM | 1:48 PM |
Sunday Fall 2026 — Key Published Departures
| Green @ Commons | Roy Park School | Longview | College Circle | Green @ Commons arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:08 AM | 8:16 AM | 8:21 AM | 8:24 AM | 8:48 AM |
| 10:08 AM | 10:16 AM | 10:21 AM | 10:24 AM | 10:48 AM |
| 12:08 PM | 12:16 PM | 12:21 PM | 12:24 PM | 12:48 PM |
| 3:08 PM | 3:16 PM | 3:21 PM | 3:24 PM | 3:48 PM |
| 6:08 PM | 6:16 PM | 6:21 PM | 6:24 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 7:08 PM | 7:16 PM | — | 7:20 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 9:05 PM | 9:13 PM | — | 9:17 PM | — |
Route 11 Directions
This is the direction to use when leaving downtown Ithaca for South Hill, College Circle Apartments, Ithaca College and the South Hill Business Park area.
Use the inbound columns when traveling back toward Seneca @ Commons and Green @ Commons.
Route 11 Bus Stops
TCAT’s Fall 2026 Route 11 timetable identifies a set of designated schedule points. TCAT also explains that its printed timetable is not intended to list every curbside stop, so use the official route tools when you need the exact boarding location near you.
Main Route 11 departure point in downtown Ithaca and the beginning/end of the published timetable loop.
Important designated stop used for both outbound and inbound Route 11 timetable readings.
Published Route 11 timepoint served during the regular daytime schedule.
Major South Hill residential stop shown in the Route 11 timetable.
Designated arrival and departure point in the Route 11 schedule.
Important Ithaca College stop on the inbound side of the Route 11 loop.
Published downtown arrival point used on the return direction.
One of the principal service corridors named by TCAT for Route 11.
Route 11 serves the Ithaca College residential area as part of the South Hill corridor.
Route 11 Bus Map
Route 11’s overall pattern is straightforward: downtown Ithaca → South Hill → Ithaca College area → return to downtown. The route passes important residential and campus locations, making it a key student and South Hill connection.
Route 11 Late-Night Service
One of the biggest Fall 2026 changes for riders is the return of late Route 11 service between Ithaca College and Green @ Commons. This matters for students, employees and evening riders who cannot use the daytime schedule.
TCAT says the last buses back to Ithaca College run until 2:00 AM.
TCAT’s Fall 2026 announcement lists the last bus back to Ithaca College at 9:05 PM.
During Summer 2026, late evening and night Route 11 service was eliminated. Fall academic service restores those late trips.
Route 11 and Route 11S: Know the Difference
The main Route 11 connects downtown Ithaca with South Hill and Ithaca College and operates Monday through Sunday in the Fall 2026 period.
Route 11S is the academic-period shopper service serving Ithaca College / South Hill riders with a one-seat ride to southwest shopping destinations such as Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Wegmans.
Route 11S Shopper Schedule
Fall 2026 Route 11S operates on weekends and connects College Circle Apartments and Ithaca College with southwest shopping. The published destinations include Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans and other retail along Meadow Street and Elmira Road.
| College Circle | Towers @ IC | Seneca @ Commons | Wegmans | Walmart | Return to IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:42 AM | 11:50 AM | 12:04 PM | 12:09 PM | 12:18 PM | 12:52 PM |
| 12:52 PM | 1:00 PM | 1:14 PM | 1:19 PM | 1:28 PM | 2:02 PM |
| 2:02 PM | 2:10 PM | 2:24 PM | 2:29 PM | 2:38 PM | 3:12 PM |
| 4:22 PM | 4:30 PM | 4:44 PM | 4:49 PM | 4:58 PM | 5:32 PM |
| 6:42 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:04 PM | — | — | — |
Use the official TCAT Route 11S timetable for the complete trip-by-trip schedule and any published service notes.
How to Track Route 11 in Real Time
The official TCAT Bus Tracker is the tool to use when your question is “Where is the bus now?” rather than simply “When is it scheduled?”
How Much Is Route 11?
Route 11 uses TCAT’s standard system-wide fare structure. TCAT currently lists a $1.50 adult single ride, a $0.75 half fare for eligible riders, and free rides for youth under the published youth rules.
Regular one-way adult fare.
For riders age 60 and older and qualifying riders with disabilities.
TCAT’s current youth rules provide free rides for riders 17 and younger, with FreeRyde requirements for some ages.
Passes and Fare Capping
$3.00 for unlimited rides during the applicable service day.
$17.50 for riders who are traveling frequently during the week.
$45.00 for riders who need longer-term unlimited travel.
$450.00 under TCAT’s current published pass options.
TCAT lists 1–14 adult rides at $1.50 per ride and 15+ adult rides at $1.33 per ride.
Ride-based passes can cap at $3 per service day when using qualifying rechargeable smart-card or Tfare payment.
How to Pay for Route 11
TCAT’s cash fare is $1.50 for adults. Exact change is required because drivers and fareboxes do not make change.
TCAT fareboxes accept Mastercard, Visa and Discover. American Express is not accepted.
Supported digital wallets can be tapped at the farebox.
Use TCAT’s Tfare mobile app to purchase and use passes from your phone.
The durable smart card is intended for frequent riders and can support the fare-capping rules published by TCAT.
A convenient short-term smart-card option is available for riders who only need service for a limited time.
How to Ride Route 11 Step by Step
Route 11 Accessibility
TCAT provides accessibility information for its fixed-route service and offers rider support for passengers who need accommodations.
Review TCAT’s fixed-route accessibility information before traveling if you have mobility or other accessibility needs.
TCAT provides alternative schedule formats, including large-print and Braille options, on request.
TCAT announces major stops, intersections and destinations and can accommodate stop requests for riders with disabilities.
TCAT offers route-number hailing cards for riders who may have difficulty identifying or signaling the correct bus.
ADA-qualified service animals are allowed when under the rider’s control.
Riders who cannot use fixed-route service because of a disability may be eligible for complementary ADA paratransit.
Can You Bring a Bike on Route 11?
TCAT says every bus has a front bicycle rack and there is no additional bike fare. Rack space is first-come, first-served.
Older buses can carry up to two bicycles, while newer buses may carry up to three.
The rider must be physically able to load and unload the bicycle.
Let the driver know before loading or unloading and approach from the curb side.
Pumps and other items that could fall should be removed before placing the bike into the rack.
Folding bicycles may be carried inside when safely stowed and kept out of the aisle.
Standard bicycles remain outside and use the front rack rather than the passenger compartment.
Practical Route 11 Tips for Students, Workers & Visitors
Summer 2026 removed late-night Route 11 service. Fall 2026 restores late trips.
Saturday and Sunday schedules are different from Monday-Friday service.
When heading from downtown to Ithaca College, check the return before you start your activity so you are not searching for a bus at the last minute.
The Fall 2026 timetable uses Green @ Commons as the main published Route 11 downtown departure point.
Late trips do not always include every daytime timepoint, so read the trip row rather than assuming the daytime pattern continues unchanged.
The official real-time tool is more useful than an old schedule image if you are leaving right now.
5-Minute Route 11 Checklist
- Confirm the trip is Route 11.
- Confirm your travel day.
- Choose outbound or inbound correctly.
- Find the nearest designated timetable point.
- Check the current schedule.
- Open TCAT Bus Tracker.
- Check whether the trip is daytime or late-night.
- Prepare your $1.50 fare or payment method.
- Arrive at the stop before the scheduled time.
- Save the return trip before you leave.
Which Route 11 Trip Is Best for Your Day?
Start with the first weekday Route 11 departures from Green @ Commons and work backward from your class start time. Allow a buffer beyond the scheduled travel time.
Use the current Fall evening timetable and the live tracker. Academic-year late trips make Route 11 more useful after normal daytime service ends.
Compare the regular Route 11 with Route 11S. The Shopper route can provide a more direct one-seat option to Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Wegmans.
Use the inbound Route 11 timetable for the trip back toward Seneca @ Commons and Green @ Commons.
A $3 day pass can make sense when you expect multiple trips during the service day, compared with repeatedly paying the $1.50 single fare.
Compare the weekly, monthly or ride-based options on TCAT’s current fare page rather than paying individual fares without checking your usage.
Do Not Assume Route 11 Service Is the Same All Year
TCAT changed Route 11 for Summer 2026, removing late evening and night service. When Fall academic service began on August 16, those late trips returned. That means a schedule saved from May, June or early August may be wrong for a current late-night trip.
Late evening and night Route 11 service was eliminated during the summer service period.
Late trips returned between Ithaca College and Green @ Commons, including service to 2:00 AM Monday-Saturday.
Whenever you ride at night, re-open the current timetable and check the live tracker before heading to the stop.
Use These TCAT Links Before You Travel
These are the pages worth saving. They cover the current schedule, real-time arrivals, fares, accessibility, bicycle rules and official service guidance.
Current Route 11 tables, seasonal schedules and published PDFs.
Open official schedules →Real-time route and arrival information.
Open Bus Tracker →Current fares, pass choices and payment methods.
Check fares →Current service period and rider information.
Open ride guide →Academic-year changes, late-night returns and Route 11S information.
Read Fall 2026 announcement →Fixed-route accessibility and rider assistance information.
Accessibility guide →Bike-rack rules, capacity and loading instructions.
Bike rules →Official phone, address and rider-contact information.
Contact TCAT →Route 11 Bus Schedule FAQs
What is the Route 11 bus schedule?
TCAT Route 11 is the South Hill + Ithaca College service. In Fall 2026, weekday outbound trips from Green @ Commons begin at 7:08 AM and continue through the daytime at approximately hourly intervals, with additional evening and late-night service. Saturday and Sunday have separate timetables.
What time does Route 11 start?
Under the Fall 2026 weekday schedule, the first published Route 11 departure from Green @ Commons is 7:08 AM. The weekend timetable starts at 8:08 AM.
What time is the last Route 11 bus to Ithaca College?
TCAT’s Fall 2026 service announcement says the last buses back to Ithaca College are at 2:00 AM Monday through Saturday and 9:05 PM Sunday.
Does Route 11 go to Ithaca College?
Yes. Route 11 is the primary South Hill and Ithaca College service in TCAT’s current route listings.
Where does Route 11 stop in Ithaca?
Published Route 11 timepoints include Green @ Commons, Roy Park School, South Hill Business Park, Longview, College Circle Apartments, The Towers @ Ithaca College, Roy Park School on the return, Seneca @ Commons and other South Hill locations named by TCAT.
How often does the Route 11 bus run?
During Fall 2026 weekday daytime service, Route 11 departures from Green @ Commons are generally about one hour apart. Weekend and late-night service use different patterns.
Does Route 11 run on Saturday?
Yes. Fall 2026 includes Saturday Route 11 service beginning at 8:08 AM from Green @ Commons.
Does Route 11 run on Sunday?
Yes. Fall 2026 includes Sunday service beginning at 8:08 AM from Green @ Commons, with evening service continuing later in the day.
How much is a Route 11 bus ride?
TCAT currently charges $1.50 for a regular adult single ride and $0.75 for eligible half-fare riders age 60 and older or riders with disabilities. Youth 17 and younger ride free under TCAT’s current youth rules.
Can I pay for Route 11 with a credit card?
Yes. TCAT fareboxes accept Mastercard, Visa and Discover credit/debit cards plus supported mobile wallets. American Express is not accepted.
Does Route 11 have fare capping?
TCAT says fare capping can limit ride-based fares to $3 per service day when using qualifying rechargeable smart cards or the Tfare mobile app. The cap does not apply to bank cards, digital wallets, disposable smart cards or cash.
How do I track Route 11 in real time?
Use the official TCAT Bus Tracker at realtimetcatbus.availtec.com and select the current Route 11 service information.
What is Route 11S?
Route 11S is TCAT’s weekend Shopper service for Ithaca College and South Hill riders. It provides a one-seat ride to southwest shopping destinations including Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Wegmans.
Where can I download the Route 11 PDF schedule?
TCAT publishes Route 11 PDF timetables on its official Schedules page. Select Route 11 and open the current Fall 2026 PDF listed with the route.
Is Route 11 different in summer?
Yes. TCAT’s Summer 2026 announcement said late evening and night Route 11 service was eliminated during the summer period. Fall 2026 restored late trips for the academic year.
What should I do if Route 11 is late?
Check the official Bus Tracker first, then review TCAT service announcements. If the trip is important, allow extra time and use the official current timetable rather than an old screenshot.
Is Route 11 accessible?
TCAT provides fixed-route accessibility support and publishes guidance for riders who need accessible service or alternative schedule formats.
Can I take my bike on Route 11?
TCAT says every bus has a front bike rack and there is no additional bicycle fare. Rack capacity is first-come, first-served, and the rider must load and unload the bicycle.
Route 11 Schedule Information: What to Trust
This guide is designed to answer common Route 11 questions quickly while keeping the final travel decision with the current TCAT service information.
Choose the travel day, direction and timepoint from TCAT’s current published schedule.
Real-time information is more useful than a static timetable when you are already on your way to the stop.
Current fare rules and payment options change independently from the route timetable.
Verified against current public TCAT information: August 27, 2026
Official TCAT Route 11 Sources & Public Schedule Documents
Current Fall 2026 Route 11 timetable, route information and PDF links.
tcatbus.com/bus-schedulesThe current official schedule page includes the Fall 2026 Route 11 table and the linked PDF publication.
Open the Route 11 PDF from TCAT →Academic-year changes, Route 11 late-night service and Route 11S information.
Open official announcement →Current $1.50 adult fare, half fare, youth rules, pass prices, payment methods and fare capping.
Open official fare page →Real-time vehicle and arrival information.
Open live tracker →Current schedule/service guide and rider resources.
Open ride guide →TCAT fixed-route accessibility information.
Open accessibility page →Official bike-rack policy and rider instructions.
Open bike policy →Official rider support and contact details.
Contact TCAT →Route 11: The Five Links Worth Saving
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