Last updated Aug. 27, 2025
The university provides a couple nighttime transportation services to help commuters travel to and from their parking lots.
The timeline summarizes transportation options to commuter parking lots between the hours of 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. year-round.
- CAMBUS services are fare-free and open to the public.
- Night Evening Staff Shuttle is focused on transportation for employees of UI Health Care.
Travel to UI parking lots
| Year-round weekday hours | Operated by | Learn more | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Route | 4:40 a.m. – 9 p.m.* | CAMBUS | Fixed route commuter |
| On-Demand Shuttle | 8:45 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.* | CAMBUS | On-Demand Shuttle |
| Late Evening Staff Shuttle | 6:30 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. | UI Health Care | Contact the Main Information Desk at 319-384-8591 |
| * except for on university holidays | |||
CAMBUS Fixed Route
Service to and from commuter parking lots is provided 4:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. weekdays, except for on university holidays.
Riders can use the Transit app to view all active routes in real-time.
Weekday academic service
Break service
During break periods, fixed-route service ends at approximately 9 p.m. For service after 9 p.m., please see On-Demand Shuttle services.
Use the CAMBUS service calendar to view dates during academic breaks where there is no CAMBUS service.
CAMBUS On-Demand Shuttle
CAMBUS On-Demand Shuttle is available to all riders and primarily provides service to and from commuter parking lots weekday from 8:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. - except for university holidays. Request rides to on-campus destinations using the CAMBUS Now app.
During break periods, service is also provided to bus stops throughout the main campus. During summer, On-Demand Shuttle operates on weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in addition to the evening service.
Guest Services Late Evening Staff Shuttle
The late evening shuttle van is available to UI Health Care staff on weekdays after 6:30 p.m. and provides service to and from employee vehicles.
The shuttle van departs from the West Campus Transportation Center between 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. After 11 p.m., the shuttle departs from the UI Health Cares Main Entrance Lobby until 1 a.m. The shuttle service is provided upon request after 1 a.m. by hospital security or Environmental Services on request.
Have a question? Contact the Main Information Desk at 319-384-8591.
Trip Connect (Johnson County)
Trip Connect provides scheduled rides in the Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty area for those needing access to work, school, and childcare when public transportation may not be available. Rides cost $2 and can be booked between 1 hour and 7 days in advance.
Sunday – Friday 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
No service on Saturdays or on holidays.