Ya know, for a bus line I would say four stars is pretty impressive. In my experience busses are…read morekinda always a sh*tshow and this was comparatively pretty great. The things I loved: -they support e-tickets!! This may seem like a no brainer, but as Ithaca busses go, believe me it's not. I thought this made the process wayyy easier. - the outlets on board actually work!! Again, not as much of a given as you'd think. -your spot is reserved. They make you buy a ticket based on bus time, so no matter where you are on line, you'll get on the bus. The sh*tshowy part: -the "bus station" which I think is the pharmacy?? Is closed... so online is pretty much your only option to purchase tickets. -they stop at Binghamton on the way to New York. Every other bus service also does this, but the others at least let you know in advance. Would love to see a truly direct bus route. -there are ~technically~ two buses per day to New York, but the later is a 10 hour ride due to some confusing layovers... so there's really only one bus a day. Not sure if this is a Covid development but the inconvenience cannot be overstated. Last thing for the high-stress people like me: there is only one place that the Greyhound departs from in Ithaca, on Green Street in front of Urban Outfitters. It's a little unclear on the website, but here's your confirmation that you're in the right spot take a deep breathe.

This Greyhound terminal is kind of like a cross between a richly historical edifice and... a…read morecountry redneck's tool shed. The kind that hasn't been cleaned in forever, has broken tools and equipment that should have been fixed or thrown out long ago, and doesn't have the faintest inkling of what a power grid is. Can we talk about how unpleasant it can get in a building that has no air conditioning in the afternoon Ithaca sun on a day that gets well into the 90s? Or how sketchy the bathrooms are, where one of the toilet stalls is taped up with a note indicating that it's out of order and there's no toilet paper in it? Or how one sink has -no- running water, and the other sink is marginally better... but good luck finding hand soap or paper towels. The sole attendant was "helpful" in the most basic way: he greeted us, then pointed to the door through which we'd be boarding our bus after we explained we were waiting on our return trip back to NYC. Helpful, indeed... considering all of the -two- doors one could choose from. I tried coming up with any transit hub (is that even a relevant term for what this place is?) that's shoddier. Nope. Not coming up with a thing. Fail.

Great service! Enzo was very easy to work with and Don was great. The vehicle was perfect for what…read morewe needed. Will definitely use on our next trip to Seneca Lake.

My family and I are from out of town and wanted to visit Niagara Falls so we called Enzo on short…read morenotice, after reading such GREAT reviews on Yelp and Google, and asked about availability for a day trip to Niagara Falls the next day and thankfully he had a spacious Black Suburban available so we booked it right away! He made the booking process incredibly easy and was fully transparent about pricing and policy (was not surprised with any hidden charges even at the end of the trip). He picked us up right on time at our hotel and offered us bottled waters and some restaurant recommendations around Niagara Falls, which was so considerate! We are out of town so we did not really know the area very well so his recommendations made it SO much easier for us to enjoy our trip without any added hassle. He also graciously made any stops we requested despite it not being on our official itinerary. We were so highly impressed with Enzo's professionalism and character that we asked if he was available the next day but unfortunately he was fully booked (AND FOR GOOD REASON!). My family and I all agreed that this day spent with Enzo in Niagara Falls was the highlight of our trip. Definitely the best limousine and transportation service I have ever used and would highly recommend to anyone! I live in NYC but will definitely be making a trip back out here for a wine trip per Enzo's recommendation and will ONLY be booking Imperial Limousine & Transportation!

Had my trip canceled hours before my trip with a promise of a full refund Fast forward to today, 2…read moremonths after my trip after multiple calls and e-mails to the company and no refund initiated. Made a call today and they are closed indefinitely while "making some changes." They stole my, and by the looks of it, many other peoples money and ran with it. If this company ever tries to make a comeback I would suggest going out of your way to stay away from this fraudulent, unsafe company.

Out of business, from all appearances. They apparently stopped all operations after the fatal bus…read morecrash (which we had not heard about until recently) but still sold tickets to unsuspecting customers like us. A week before the date of our travel, they sent a cancellation notice promising to refund the charge. They broke that promise, one can only surmise because they don't have the money. We disputed the charge with our credit card company in order to get our money back. Long story short, this company apparently no longer offers any services and should not even be considered by anyone.

Your driving is scaring the hell out of me. Dirty windshields with wipers that don't work make for…read morea scary experience as you realize your driver can't see a damn thing. The bus is comfortable enough but due to the scariness factor. I might not have any fingernails left by the time I get to NYC. It's gonna be a harrowing 5 hour ride.

I've taken Shortline from Ithaca to NYC roughly five times now and it's usually very unpleasant…read more The drivers all seem to go out of their way to treat their customers with contempt and make them feel uncomfortable. I once witnessed a young woman trying to get off the bus at the Binghamton to get a drink or something, only to have the bus driver turn around and yell "well you SHOULD have got off when I asked!" The Cornell bus is significantly more expensive and It's obvious that there's not much competition, because these guys sure act like it! The only reason I give two stars instead of one is because I once had a friendly driver. Once.

O. M. G. !!!! all I have are two words: Lori. Sponable. when I entered Lori's bus all I expected…read morewas to get from point A to point B. I did not expect to meet both a friend for life and a role model all in one ride. did you know Lori got a perfect score on her SAT but ultimately decided it was an arbitrary test. talk about humble. Lori, thanks for everything you do. you make me a better me and I hope one day to make you a better you. also a good driver.

We booked a limo and a shuttle for a Wedding in Geneva, NY…read moreThe Limo driver had no idea where he was supposed to be and at what time. The shuttle driver was very nice, but she was not given my correct phone #, so she couldn't get a hold of me for the first 2 hours of the evening. At the end of the evening she was told to NOT make the last shuttle trip because it was 11:36---6 minutes past our slotted time. Fitzgerald Bros told her to not bring home the Bride and Groom and 22 other guests unless they were paid another $120. Earlier in the week, I was told we would be given a 30 minute grace period. The Sales Mgr was RUDE and inflexible, and would not refund the $120 I paid in cash---AFTER I pleaded with the driver to bring them back to the hotel. Will NEVER use this company again

Awesome experience for Syracuse graduation. Especially helpful for my mother who has mobility…read moreissues. Ask for Zeke!

Great service reasonable prices Great drivers. Would really recommend for a wine tour or wedding or…read morea evening out.

I scheduled a ride to the Ithaca airport and then one back for a week later. The ride up: fine, no…read moreproblem. On the way home, though, my flight got delayed. I cancelled my orignal ride and reacheduled my pick up for 45 minutes later... and they keep cancelling my ride. I get that it's going to be late now, but they *claim* to be 24/7. So now I'm going to be stranded at the Ithaca airport at 1:30 a.m.??! What am I supposed to do??

Awesome service our driver Tylor was fantastic, great personality and very competent drive. Next…read moretime we're in town hope to get him again. Thank You Tylor!

Wade lived up to all expectations. He arrived early and catered to our every need, both early and…read morelate in the trip. If you've ever desired to go on the perfect carefree hired wine tour, there is nobody other than Wade that you should choose!

Wade curated a several-stop winery tour along the SE Seneca Lake for a friend and me, with fun…read morebanter on the drive about animals (birds and dogs), local tidbits, advice for other activities and meals in the area, and more. The winery staff obviously had a fondness for Wade, and we definitely felt like VIPs, getting great seating with gorgeous views and visiting calm wineries (a vibe we wanted!). It was such a fantastic day trip for us. Would recommend

We are so fortunate to have service of this caliber in a small city like Ithaca/Tompkins. You can…read moreessentially get anywhere in Tompkins County by bus. Service is very impressively on-time. (Complainers: You can use real time tracking to find out where your bus is, btw.) Drivers are kind, safety-trained, and professional, including being kind in the face of verbal abuse. Rides are stunningly inexpensive, in spite of rising gas prices. (That's why I ride.) Fare hasn't changed in at least 15 years. Many options for paying, including cash, credit card and phone. My favorite aspect, though, is the TCAT organization is exceedingly social justice-minded. If someone doesn't have their fare, drivers let them go. TCAT is very concerned with allowing underserved and marginalized (carless) residents to have the dignity of transportation which allows them to live a decent life. They base routes on ridership data and community needs. I ride the bus daily to way outside the city, so I see the community of friendship on these buses. *TCAT deserves huge props for service that's difficult, thankless, and costly to provide.*

One of the absolute WORST bus services I have EVER had to deal with in my ENTIRE life. The drivers…read moreare nice, but by god the schedules are NEVER adhered to, with most busses being at LEAST 10 mins late nearly every time, and many times just straight up not coming at all. Absolutely fucking pitiful.