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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Hometown to Elmira. Traveling by bus from Hometown to Elmira usually takes around 16 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest Fullington Trailways bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 97 mi (157 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 35m |
| Cheapest price | €52.87 |
| Most frequent service | Fullington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Hometown to Elmira?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Hometown to Elmira. Fullington Trailways is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullington Trailways | 2 | 16h 11m | €52.87 |
Originally founded in 1908, Fullington Trailways is one of the oldest transportation companies in the United States. Today, it's one of the leading intercity bus carriers within the Trailways network and provides cheap, reliable bus service to several metropolitan destinations, including New York City and Philadelphia. All coaches are equipped with clean restrooms, and Fullington Trailways earned a 2022 Wanderu Passengers' Choice Award for their helpful crew.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 11 minutes to cover the 97 miles from Hometown to Elmira. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Hometown to Elmira for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Hometown to Elmira, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Hometown?
Main departure station: 9 Mahanoy Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Hometown.
All bus stations in Hometown:
9 Mahanoy Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Elmira?
Main arrival station: Chemung County Transportation Center
All buses from Hometown arrive at one main station in Elmira.
All bus stations in Elmira:
Chemung County Transportation Center
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