Transportation

Bus Garage Information

Transportation Director
David Cole
607-735-3950



Questions? Please contact the Bus Garage for pick up/drop off times, locations or eligibility for bus transportation.

Bus Garage 

1723 Cedar Street
Elmira, NY 14904

Email Dispatch:  elmirabusgaragedispatchers [@] elmiracityschools.com

Phone: 607.735.3950

Access Bussing Information in SchoolTool's Parent Portal

Please note: Bussing Information is available in SchoolTool's Parent Portal.

Once you establish an account with SchoolTool's Parent Portal, you can access your student's transportation information in the User Defined tab. This tab can only be found through a web browser and not currently available on the Parent Portal app. 

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Transportation Information is in the Parent Portal for Elmira City School District parents with a Parent Portal account.

1. After logging into SchoolTool Parent Portal, parents will see the Bus Information message. Click Continue.

2. The Home screen will be displayed with your child(ren)’s information. Click on the triangle next to the child’s name.

3. The Personal Information screen will be displayed. To view the Bus Information, click on the User Defined tab.

4. Choose Bus Information from the dropdown. The Bus Information will be displayed.

Click here for a visual instruction guide for SchoolTool Parent Portal. 


Please Note: Bus Information is updated each night. Changes will be reflected on the following day. Bus Information is not viewable in the mobile app or mobile website at this time. 
The bus times given are estimated, so please have your child/children out at the assigned bus stop 10-15 minutes early the first few weeks of school.

On a daily basis, your child should always be ready and waiting at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. By the middle of September, the bus driver will have the route established and this will provide you with a more accurate scheduled time.

As a reminder, please do not call the Transportation Department regarding school bus stop change requests until after September 20th. During the first several weeks, bus routes may change for various reasons. We will not be able to honor any new requests until after September 20 when all routes are firmly established. If you have not yet established a Parent Portal account, please visit the school district’s website at elmiracityschools.com for instructions.