Cornell Units Offering Transportation
Cornell Outdoor Education
- Vans (12 & 15 passenger) can be reserved when not in use by COE
- User provides driver (register with Fleet Services)
- Daily rate plus mileage
Fleet Services (607.255.3247)
Red Runner (607.254.8293)
- Mini-vans (5 passengers)
- Drivers provided
- Hourly rate during regular business hours (M-F, 7:45-3:45); doubled after business hours
Commercial Charters
Swarthout Coaches (607.257.2660)
- Buses (55 passengers)
- Cost varies based on day, season, availability
- Less on weekdays
- Estimate for day trip is $600-$850
- Estimate for longer trips (dependent on destination, trip length) is $800-$1250/day
- Make reservations 3-6 months in advance, especially during academic year
- Cornell vendor
Fitzgerald Brothers (315.828.6289)
- Buses (various sizes – 33, 39, 56 passenger with lavatory, smaller options available for smaller groups)
- Cost varies based on day, season, availability
- Less on weekdays (Sunday-Friday)
- Estimate for 6-hour day trip: $840 retail price (Cornell units may be eligible for discount; call with specific request)
- Estimate for longer trips (dependent on destination, bus size) is $900-$1000/day.
- Cornell vendor
Public Transportation
Tompkins County Area Transit (TCAT) provides public bus service from campus throughout much of Tompkins County.
For other Vehicle Rental Options
Consult this list of Cornell-selected vendors.
Contact vendors for current pricing.
