Route 14 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map

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TCAT Route 14 • West Hill + Hospital • Ithaca, NY

Route 14 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map

Looking for the TCAT Route 14 bus schedule in Ithaca? Route 14 connects Green @ Commons in downtown Ithaca with West Hill neighborhoods and Cayuga Medical Center. The route is also useful for riders heading to West Village, Linderman Creek, Overlook, Cayuga Meadows and other West Hill destinations.

This guide brings the practical pieces together: current Fall 2026 times, weekday and weekend schedules, stops, route direction, a route map, fares, real-time tracking, the Route 14S shopper service, the Cayuga Medical Center connection to Schuyler County Transit and step-by-step instructions for planning a ride.

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Transit system TCAT
Route 14
Service West Hill + Hospital
Adult single ride $1.50
Current timetable Fall 2026
Quick answer

Route 14 Bus Schedule at a Glance

For Fall 2026, TCAT Route 14 operates Monday through Sunday. Weekday outbound trips from Green @ Commons begin at 6:05 AM, then generally run hourly through 8:00 PM. The weekend schedule begins at 8:00 AM and also runs hourly through 8:00 PM. The route serves downtown Ithaca, West Hill and Cayuga Medical Center. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Going to Cayuga Medical Center

Take the Route 14 outbound from Green @ Commons toward the hospital. A typical weekday 8:00 AM trip reaches Cayuga Medical Center at about 8:25 AM.

Returning downtown

Use the inbound Route 14 at Cayuga Medical Center. Weekend service, for example, reaches Green @ Commons around 8:57 AM after an 8:25–8:26 AM hospital departure.

Need the bus now?

Use TCAT’s MyStop Bus Tracker rather than relying only on the timetable.

Important: The times in a timetable are planned service. Actual arrivals can be affected by traffic, weather, construction and other service conditions. TCAT specifically recommends checking its real-time tools and alerts before traveling.

Route 14 Rider Guide

Route 14 Schedule Stops & Timepoints Route 14 Map Route 14 Service How to Read the Table Fares & Payment Live Tracking Route 14S Transfers Practical Tips FAQ Official Links
Choose what you need

What Are You Trying to Do?

Find the next Route 14

Use the official MyStop tracker, search your stop and look for the next live or scheduled arrival.

Open Bus Tracker →
Plan a hospital trip

Check the Route 14 outbound schedule and use Cayuga Medical Center as the main destination timepoint.

See times →
Get home from West Hill

Use the inbound column from Cayuga Medical Center or another listed stop back toward Green @ Commons.

View stop areas →
Shop on West Hill

Compare Route 14 with the separate 14S West Hill Shopper service for designated shopping stops.

Compare 14S →
What Route 14 actually serves

TCAT Route 14: West Hill + Hospital

TCAT describes Route 14 as West Hill + Hospital and publishes it as a Monday–Sunday service. The route connects downtown Ithaca with West Hill neighborhoods and Cayuga Medical Center. The agency’s published service description names Ithaca Commons, W. State Street including the West End and Inlet Island, Whispering Woods Apartments, LACS, West Village, Linderman Creek Apartments, Conifer Village Apartments, Candlewyck Apartments, Museum of the Earth, Overlook Apartments, Cayuga Meadows Apartments and Cayuga Medical Center. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

14

Downtown → West Hill → Hospital

Outbound service begins at Green @ Commons and runs west through the downtown and West Hill corridor toward Cayuga Medical Center.

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Hospital → West Hill → Downtown

Inbound service starts at Cayuga Medical Center and returns through the West Hill corridor to Green @ Commons.

Useful transfer: TCAT specifically says riders can transfer at Cayuga Medical Center to Schuyler County Transit Route 6 for service to Watkins Glen and Montour Falls. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Fall 2026 • effective August 16

Route 14 Bus Schedule & Times

TCAT’s current schedule page states that Fall 2026 service began Sunday, August 16 and runs through Saturday, December 19. The Route 14 Fall timetable shows weekday service from 6:05 AM through 8:00 PM at Green @ Commons, while the combined Saturday–Sunday table runs from 8:00 AM through 8:00 PM. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

6:05
First weekday

Green @ Commons

8:00
Morning pattern

Hourly weekday trips

12:00
Midday

Hourly weekday trips

5:00
Evening

Hourly weekday trips

8:00
Last published departure

Green @ Commons

Monday–Friday Fall 2026

The table below shows the published Route 14 weekday timepoints from Green @ Commons through Cayuga Medical Center and back. A dash means the trip does not serve that particular timepoint in that part of the route. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Green @ Commons Seneca @ Commons West Village Cayuga Meadows Cayuga Medical Center Return to Green @ Commons
6:05 AM 6:07 AM – – 6:18 AM 6:50 AM
7:00 AM 7:02 AM 7:14 AM – 7:25 AM 7:57 AM
8:00 AM 8:02 AM 8:14 AM – 8:25 AM 8:56 AM
9:00 AM 9:02 AM 9:14 AM – 9:25 AM 9:57 AM
10:00 AM 10:02 AM 10:14 AM – 10:25 AM 10:58 AM
11:00 AM 11:02 AM 11:14 AM – 11:25 AM 11:58 AM
12:00 PM 12:02 PM 12:14 PM – 12:25 PM 12:58 PM
1:00 PM 1:02 PM 1:14 PM – 1:25 PM 1:58 PM
2:00 PM 2:02 PM 2:14 PM 2:30 PM 2:33 PM 2:57 PM
3:00 PM 3:02 PM 3:14 PM 3:30 PM 3:33 PM 3:57 PM
4:00 PM 4:02 PM 4:14 PM 4:30 PM 4:33 PM 4:57 PM
5:00 PM 5:02 PM 5:14 PM 5:30 PM 5:33 PM 5:57 PM
6:00 PM 6:02 PM 6:14 PM 6:30 PM 6:33 PM 6:56 PM
7:00 PM 7:02 PM 7:14 PM 7:30 PM 7:33 PM 7:56 PM
8:00 PM 8:02 PM 8:14 PM 8:30 PM 8:33–8:34 PM 8:55 PM
Schedule pattern to remember: weekday Route 14 has an early 6:05 AM departure from Green @ Commons, then a very regular hourly pattern. The first trip has a somewhat different stopping pattern, while later trips extend farther into the West Hill timepoints. Always use the exact row that matches your stop.

Saturday & Sunday Fall 2026

TCAT publishes the same main Route 14 weekend table for Saturday and Sunday. From Green @ Commons, the outbound pattern is hourly from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The published hospital arrivals range from about 8:25 AM through 8:33 PM, with return arrivals at Green @ Commons continuing to about 8:56–8:57 PM. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Green @ Commons Seneca @ Commons West Village Cayuga Meadows Cayuga Medical Center Return to Green @ Commons
8:00 AM 8:02 AM 8:14 AM – 8:25 AM 8:57 AM
9:00 AM 9:02 AM 9:14 AM – 9:25 AM 9:57 AM
10:00 AM 10:02 AM 10:14 AM – 10:25 AM 10:57 AM
11:00 AM 11:02 AM 11:14 AM – 11:25 AM 11:57 AM
12:00 PM 12:02 PM 12:14 PM – 12:25 PM 12:57 PM
1:00 PM 1:02 PM 1:14 PM – 1:25 PM 1:57 PM
2:00 PM 2:02 PM 2:14 PM 2:30 PM 2:33 PM 2:56 PM
3:00 PM 3:02 PM 3:14 PM 3:30 PM 3:33 PM 3:56 PM
4:00 PM 4:02 PM 4:14 PM 4:30 PM 4:33 PM 4:56 PM
5:00 PM 5:02 PM 5:14 PM 5:30 PM 5:33 PM 5:56 PM
6:00 PM 6:02 PM 6:14 PM 6:30 PM 6:33 PM 6:56 PM
7:00 PM 7:02 PM 7:14 PM 7:30 PM 7:33 PM 7:56 PM
8:00 PM 8:02 PM 8:14 PM 8:30 PM 8:33 PM 8:56 PM
Weekend warning: Saturday and Sunday share this Fall 2026 timetable, but that does not mean every other TCAT route follows the same weekend pattern. For a connection, check the connecting route separately.
Important timepoints

Route 14 Bus Stops & Timepoints

Route 14’s official timetable uses a set of key timepoints rather than printing every physical bus stop. Those timepoints are what you should use when checking the schedule. The complete published service description also identifies many local destinations between downtown and the hospital. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Downtown Ithaca

  • Green @ Commons
  • Seneca @ Commons
  • W. State Street corridor
  • West End
  • Inlet Island

West Hill residential area

  • Whispering Woods Apts.
  • LACS
  • West Village
  • Linderman Creek Apts.
  • Conifer Village Apts.
  • Candlewyck Apts.

West Hill destinations

  • Museum of the Earth
  • Overlook Apts.
  • Overlook corridor
  • Cayuga Meadows Apts.
  • West Village Parking Lot

Hospital / transfer point

  • Cayuga Medical Center
  • Cayuga Medical Center Emergency
  • Schuyler County Transit connection
  • Watkins Glen connection
  • Montour Falls connection

Official timetable markers

  • A — Green @ Commons
  • B — Seneca @ Commons
  • W — West Village
  • E — Linderman Creek Apts.
  • O — Overlook Apts.
  • F — Cayuga Meadows

Return-direction markers

  • H — Cayuga Medical Center
  • O — Overlook Apts.
  • F — Cayuga Meadows
  • E — Linderman Creek Apts.
  • D — Elm @ West Village
  • A — Green @ Commons
Exact-stop tip: if you are not boarding at one of the printed timepoints, use TCAT’s MyStop Bus Tracker to identify your local stop and the next predicted arrival.
Route orientation

Route 14 Bus Map

The route is easiest to understand as a westward connection from downtown Ithaca through West Hill to Cayuga Medical Center. The map below is a simplified route diagram for orientation; it is not intended to replace TCAT’s official timetable or live stop information.

Green @ Commons West State Street West Village Linderman Creek Cayuga Meadows Cayuga Medical Center Downtown West Hill Hospital corridor
Map tip: Use this visual to understand the route direction. For an exact stop location, detour, live bus position or stop closure, use TCAT’s official real-time tools.
Avoid the most common mistakes

How to Read a Route 14 Bus Schedule

Start with the service period. Make sure you are using the Fall 2026 timetable if you are traveling between August 16 and December 19, 2026. TCAT lists separate summer and fall schedules. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Choose the travel direction. Outbound means you are traveling from Green @ Commons toward West Hill and Cayuga Medical Center. Inbound means the trip is returning toward Green @ Commons.
Find the nearest printed timepoint. The timetable focuses on key stops rather than every physical stop. Your actual boarding location may be between printed timepoints.
Check the trip pattern. Some morning trips show dashes at later West Hill timepoints, while afternoon/evening trips serve more of the route. Do not assume every departure has identical stopping coverage.
Check the “Continues as Route #” column. Some trips continue as another TCAT route after reaching Green @ Commons. This may create a useful one-seat ride for your onward trip.
Check the live tracker. A printed timetable is planned service. MyStop shows current vehicle information and is the better final check before walking to the stop.
“–” in the table

A dash means that particular trip does not show service at that listed timepoint. Do not read it as a missing or unknown time.

“Yes”

In the timetable’s Overlook column, “Yes” marks trips that serve that location in the displayed pattern.

“Continues as Route #”

The bus may continue in service as another route. Check the onward route number if you want to stay onboard.

2-minute trip planning

How to Find Your Exact Route 14 Bus

Open TCAT’s schedules page. Go directly to tcatbus.com/bus-schedules.
Scroll to Route 14. Make sure the heading says Route 14 and choose the Fall 2026 table when traveling in the current fall service period.
Choose your direction. Use the outbound side for Green @ Commons → Cayuga Medical Center and the inbound side for the return.
Find the closest timepoint. Look for Green @ Commons, Seneca @ Commons, West Village, Linderman Creek, Overlook, Cayuga Meadows or Cayuga Medical Center.
Write down the trip time. Keep the timepoint and route number together. This reduces the chance of taking a nearby but different route.
Check MyStop before leaving. Search the stop and confirm the live prediction or scheduled arrival.
Arrive early. Give yourself a few minutes of margin, especially if the Route 14 is important for a medical appointment or connection.
Verify the bus number before boarding. Make sure the vehicle is marked Route 14 and is showing the direction you need.
Current TCAT fare rules

How Much Does Route 14 Cost?

Route 14 uses TCAT’s regular system-wide fare structure. TCAT currently lists a $1.50 adult single ride, a $0.75 half fare for riders age 60 and older or people with a disability, and free rides for youth age 17 and younger under the agency’s published youth rules. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Ages 18–59 Adult single ride $1.50

One one-way ride on TCAT.

Senior / qualifying rider Half fare $0.75

Available to riders age 60+ and qualifying riders with a disability.

Youth Free under TCAT youth rules $0

TCAT lists free fares for riders age 17 and younger, with FreeRyde rules for older teens.

Ways to Pay

Credit or debit card

TCAT accepts Mastercard, Visa and Discover at the farebox. American Express is not accepted.

Mobile wallet

Supported mobile wallets can be tapped at the farebox for payment.

Tfare app

Use TCAT’s mobile payment option for rides and eligible pass products.

Rechargeable smart card

TCAT’s rechargeable Tcard can be loaded with eligible fare products.

Disposable smart card

Useful for visitors and occasional riders who do not want a long-term card.

Cash

Cash is accepted, but TCAT says riders should have exact change because neither the machine nor the driver can give change.

Daily fare capping: TCAT says riders can receive unlimited rides after two adult single rides when using rechargeable smart cards or the Tfare app. Fare capping does not apply to cash, bank cards, mobile wallets or disposable smart cards. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Half-fare tap rule: TCAT tells half-fare riders to “say before you pay” — tell the driver you qualify for half fare before tapping a credit/debit card or mobile wallet. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Open TCAT Fare & Pass Options →

Scheduled vs. real time

Track Route 14 in Real Time

TCAT provides a MyStop Bus Tracker that lets riders find a bus in real time, search by stop and sign up for text alerts. TCAT also recommends checking real-time information and service alerts for delays, detours, weather-related changes and construction. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

MyStop Bus Tracker

Search Route 14 or a stop and view current vehicle information.

Open MyStop →

TCAT official schedule

Use the timetable for planned departures, timepoints and service dates.

Open Route Schedules →

Google Transit

Useful when you need a complete origin-to-destination plan involving transfers.

Plan a trip →

Best workflow: timetable first, live tracker second. The timetable tells you which trip should work; MyStop tells you what is happening near your departure time.
Do not confuse these two services

Route 14 vs. Route 14S: What Is the Difference?

Route 14 is the regular West Hill + Hospital service. Route 14S is a separate West Hill Shopper service intended for designated shopping stops. TCAT’s current 2026 schedule page describes Route 14S as a Monday–Saturday service with no Sunday service. Its shopping destinations include Wegmans, Walmart, HomeGoods, Trader Joe’s and Ithaca Plaza, along with West Hill residential areas. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

14 West Hill + Hospital

Regular Route 14 service. Connects Green @ Commons with West Hill and Cayuga Medical Center. Operates Monday–Sunday in the Fall 2026 timetable.

See Route 14 schedule →
14S West Hill Shopper

Shopping-oriented service. Operates Monday–Saturday and does not run Sunday. Serves designated shopping stops and selected West Hill locations.

Check current 14S table →
Easy mistake: seeing “14” on a trip planner is not enough. If your goal is Walmart, Wegmans or another designated shopping stop, check whether the trip is 14S rather than regular 14 service.
Useful connection at the hospital

Route 14 Transfer at Cayuga Medical Center

Cayuga Medical Center is more than the end of Route 14. TCAT specifically identifies the hospital as a transfer location for Schuyler County Transit Route 6, which provides service toward Watkins Glen and Montour Falls. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Step 1 — Ride Route 14

Travel outbound from Green @ Commons toward Cayuga Medical Center.

Step 2 — Transfer at the hospital

Get off at the Cayuga Medical Center connection point and check the current Route 6 schedule.

Step 3 — Continue toward Watkins Glen

Schuyler County Transit Route 6 provides the onward regional connection. Verify its current departure before relying on the transfer.

Transfer warning: Route 14 and Schuyler County Transit Route 6 are different operators. Check the connecting system’s current schedule separately instead of assuming the buses meet automatically.
Current service period

Fall 2026 Route 14 Schedule Dates

TCAT’s official schedules page says the Fall 2026 service period runs from Sunday, August 16 through Saturday, December 19, 2026. Fall schedules are posted beneath the route’s current schedule. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Summer 2026

Ended after Saturday, August 15, 2026. Do not use the summer Route 14 timetable for a current late-August trip.

Fall 2026

Active from August 16 through December 19, 2026. This is the timetable used for the schedule data in this article.

After December 19

TCAT expects a separately labeled holiday period after the Fall timetable. Check the official schedules page again before traveling after the Fall period ends.

Why this matters: TCAT changes schedules seasonally, and the agency specifically tells riders to plan using the schedule that matches their travel date.
Make the ride easier

Practical Route 14 Tips

For a hospital appointment

Do not plan to arrive exactly at appointment time. Choose an earlier Route 14 and leave margin for traffic or a missed connection.

For West Village

Check whether your specific trip actually shows West Village in the timetable. Some early Route 14 trips have dashes at certain West Hill timepoints.

For Cayuga Meadows

Afternoon and evening trips show Cayuga Meadows as a published timepoint. Use that column rather than estimating from the hospital time.

For downtown transfers

Green @ Commons is a major timing and transfer point. Check the onward TCAT route before boarding so you know whether the bus continues as another route.

For Sunday shopping

Remember that 14S does not operate Sunday. Regular Route 14 still has Sunday service in Fall 2026.

For winter weather

Check TCAT alerts and MyStop before walking to the stop because West Hill service can be affected by road and weather conditions.

Route 14 Pre-Trip Checklist

  • Confirm you need Route 14, not 14S.
  • Confirm Fall 2026 is the correct service period.
  • Choose outbound or inbound direction.
  • Find your closest printed timepoint.
  • Check whether your trip serves that timepoint.
  • Check MyStop for current arrival information.
  • Have your $1.50 adult fare or valid pass ready.
  • Bring exact cash if paying in cash.
  • Arrive early for medical appointments or transfers.
  • Check the connecting route separately when transferring.
Ride with less friction

Accessibility, Bikes & Rider Basics

Wheelchair access

TCAT says every fixed-route bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift or ramp. Riders can also ask for the bus to be lowered or the ramp to be deployed.

Bicycles

TCAT says every bus has a front bicycle rack and there is no additional bicycle fare. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis.

Getting off

Signal your need to exit in advance and use designated stops. When planning a medical or mobility-sensitive trip, check the current stop location before traveling.

Good habit: save the exact MyStop page for your normal boarding location. That gives you a faster way to check the next Route 14 without searching the entire system every time.
If the bus is not where expected

What to Do If Route 14 Is Late or Your Stop Changes

Check MyStop first. Confirm the route number, direction and current prediction for your stop.
Check TCAT alerts. Look for weather, construction, detours, stop closures or service disruptions.
Confirm the route number on the bus. Do not assume a nearby bus is Route 14 simply because it arrives at the same stop.
Recheck the timetable. A seasonal schedule change can make an old saved time incorrect.
Plan a backup connection. Use Google Transit or TCAT’s trip-planning tools if the delay makes your original connection unrealistic.

Open TCAT Bus Tracker →   ·   Plan a backup transit trip →

Bookmark these

Official Route 14 Links & Tools

These are the pages to use when the decision depends on today’s actual service rather than general route information.

TCAT Route Schedules

Current, summer and Fall 2026 route tables.

Open official schedules →
TCAT MyStop Bus Tracker

Real-time vehicles, stops and alerts.

Open MyStop →
TCAT Fare & Pass Options

Current prices, payment methods and fare capping.

Open fare guide →
TCAT Real-Time Information & Apps

MyStop, Google Transit and app information.

Open real-time resources →
TCAT Bus Schedule PDF / Guide

Seasonal schedule and service-guide documents.

Find current PDFs →
Route 14S

West Hill Shopper service and designated shopping stops.

Open Route 14S schedule →
Google Transit

Useful for complete origin-to-destination planning.

Plan a transit trip →
Schuyler County Transit

Regional connection available from Cayuga Medical Center.

Open SCT →
Official-site micro guide

How to Check Route 14 on TCAT’s Website

Go to the TCAT schedule page. Open tcatbus.com/bus-schedules.
Find the Route 14 heading. Look for Route 14 — West Hill + Hospital.
Select the current seasonal timetable. For late August through December 19, 2026, use the Fall 2026 table.
Choose weekday or weekend. The Fall timetable provides separate Monday–Friday and combined Saturday–Sunday tables.
Read across from your boarding point. Find Green @ Commons, Seneca @ Commons, West Village, Linderman Creek, Overlook, Cayuga Meadows or Cayuga Medical Center.
Confirm the return time too. If you are going to the hospital for an appointment, check the inbound departure before you leave so you are not searching for a return trip at the last minute.
Route 14 questions answered

Route 14 Bus Schedule FAQ

What is the Route 14 bus schedule in Ithaca?

TCAT Route 14 is the West Hill + Hospital route. In Fall 2026, weekday service starts at 6:05 AM from Green @ Commons, followed by hourly departures through 8:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday service starts at 8:00 AM and continues hourly through 8:00 PM.

What time does Route 14 start?

The Fall 2026 weekday timetable begins with a 6:05 AM departure from Green @ Commons. That trip reaches Cayuga Medical Center at about 6:18 AM. On weekends, the first departure from Green @ Commons is 8:00 AM and the hospital arrival is about 8:25 AM.

What time is the last Route 14 bus?

The published Fall 2026 table shows an 8:00 PM departure from Green @ Commons on weekdays, Saturday and Sunday. The corresponding hospital arrival is around 8:30–8:33 PM, with the return reaching Green @ Commons around 8:55–8:56 PM.

Does Route 14 run on weekends?

Yes. TCAT’s Fall 2026 Route 14 timetable contains a combined Saturday–Sunday schedule. Weekend departures from Green @ Commons run hourly from 8:00 AM through 8:00 PM.

Where does Route 14 go?

Route 14 connects Ithaca Commons with West Hill and Cayuga Medical Center. TCAT’s published service description includes W. State Street, West End, Inlet Island, Whispering Woods Apartments, LACS, West Village, Linderman Creek Apartments, Conifer Village Apartments, Candlewyck Apartments, Museum of the Earth, Overlook Apartments and Cayuga Meadows Apartments.

Does Route 14 go to Cayuga Medical Center?

Yes. Cayuga Medical Center is the hospital endpoint and one of the principal published timepoints on Route 14.

Which Route 14 stop is best for Cayuga Medical Center?

Use the published Cayuga Medical Center timepoint for schedule planning. The exact physical boarding location should be checked in TCAT MyStop if you are not directly at the hospital stop.

Can I transfer from Route 14 to Watkins Glen?

TCAT says you can transfer to Schuyler County Transit Route 6 at Cayuga Medical Center for service to Watkins Glen and Montour Falls. Check Route 6’s current schedule separately before making the transfer.

How much does Route 14 cost?

The current TCAT adult single ride is $1.50. Riders age 60 and older and qualifying riders with disabilities pay $0.75, and youth age 17 and younger ride free under TCAT’s published youth rules.

Can I pay for Route 14 with a credit card?

Yes. TCAT accepts Mastercard, Visa and Discover credit/debit cards and supported mobile wallets. American Express is not accepted.

Can I pay cash on Route 14?

Yes. TCAT accepts cash, but riders should carry exact change because the farebox and bus operator do not provide change.

Does Route 14 have daily fare capping?

TCAT says daily fare capping can provide unlimited rides after two adult single rides when the rider uses a rechargeable Tcard or the Tfare app. It does not apply to cash, bank cards, mobile wallets or disposable smart cards.

What is Route 14S?

Route 14S is TCAT’s West Hill Shopper service. It is separate from regular Route 14, operates Monday through Saturday with no Sunday service, and serves designated shopping destinations including Wegmans, Walmart and other shopping areas.

Does Route 14S run on Sunday?

No. TCAT’s current 14S schedule identifies it as a Monday–Saturday service with no Sunday service.

How do I track Route 14 in real time?

Use TCAT’s MyStop Bus Tracker. You can search by route or stop, view the bus in real time and sign up for text alerts.

Where can I find the official Route 14 schedule?

Use TCAT’s official Route Schedules page at tcatbus.com/bus-schedules. The page contains the current schedule along with the Fall 2026 Route 14 timetable.

What dates does Fall 2026 Route 14 service cover?

TCAT says Fall 2026 service runs from Sunday, August 16 through Saturday, December 19, 2026. After that period, riders should check the official site for the separately labeled holiday service period.

What does a dash mean on the Route 14 schedule?

A dash indicates that the particular trip does not show service at that listed timepoint. It should not be interpreted as an unknown departure time.

Why do some Route 14 trips have different stops?

The Fall 2026 timetable shows different stopping patterns. Early trips can have dashes at some West Hill timepoints, while later trips serve more locations. Read across the exact trip row you plan to use.

Can Route 14 continue as another route?

Yes. The published timetable includes a “Continues as Route #” column. Some trips continue as another TCAT route after reaching Green @ Commons, creating a possible one-seat ride to another destination.

Should I use the timetable or the live tracker?

Use both. The timetable is best for planning a trip in advance; MyStop is better for checking what is actually happening near the time you plan to leave.

Your 60-second Route 14 plan

Before You Leave for Route 14

1. Confirm

Make sure the route is 14, not 14S.

2. Schedule

Use the Fall 2026 timetable for the current service period.

3. Live check

Open MyStop and check your exact boarding stop.

4. Fare

Prepare $1.50, a valid pass or an accepted payment method.

Best practical approach: plan with the schedule, verify with MyStop, and leave a small buffer for your actual trip. That simple three-step habit is especially useful when Route 14 is being used for a medical appointment or a connection at Cayuga Medical Center.
Research base

Route 14 Information Sources

This article was prepared from TCAT’s publicly available 2026 route schedules, current fare information, real-time information page and publicly available Route 14 timetable material. Third-party material can help with orientation, but TCAT remains the primary source for current scheduled service.

TCAT — Route Schedules 2026

Primary source for the current Route 14 Fall 2026 timetable, service description and route tables.

https://tcatbus.com/bus-schedules
TCAT — Fare & Pass Options

Primary source for adult, half-fare, youth, payment and fare-capping information.

https://tcatbus.com/fare-pass-options/
TCAT — Real-Time Information & Apps

Primary source for MyStop, Google Transit and current real-time rider tools.

https://tcatbus.com/realtimeinfo/
TCAT — Fall 2026 Service Announcement

Explains the Fall 2026 service period and advises riders to use schedules and live service tools.

https://tcatbus.com/tcats-2026-fall-service/
TCAT — Spring 2026 Schedule & Service Guide PDF

Publicly available seasonal schedule/service guide used as supporting timetable and fare documentation.

Open public PDF →
TCAT — Route 14S Public Schedule PDF

Public schedule document for the separate West Hill Shopper service.

Open Route 14S PDF →
Guide reviewed
Schedules may change
Route 14 in one sentence

Route 14 connects Downtown Ithaca, West Hill and Cayuga Medical Center.

For the current Fall 2026 service, use the published Route 14 timetable for scheduled times, TCAT MyStop for live arrivals, TCAT’s fare page for payment rules and the official schedule page again whenever the service period changes.

Check Route 14 Schedule →   ·   Track Route 14 →   ·   Check Fares →

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