CAMBUS will operate break service Saturday, March 14 through Saturday, March 21. Academic service resumes Sunday, March 22. Riders should use the Transit mobile app to get estimated departure information or visit the Routes, Schedules, and Maps webpage for complete route schedules.

During break service: 

  • Routes may have reduced frequency, check schedules for details 

  • There is no service on 35 Interdorm, 36 East Dorm Shuttle and 43 Hawkeye Interdorm 

  • Service after 8:45 p.m. on weekdays is provided by the On-Demand Shuttle service 

  • There is no weekend service 

Riders should use the Transit App to get estimated departures. Full route schedules can be found at Routes, Schedules, and Maps webpage

CAMBUS service Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Monday, March 23, 2026
Dates Service 
March 14-15No service 
March 16-20Break service
March 21No service 
Sunday, March 22Academic service resumes 

Main Campus and Research Park – 31, 32, 34

Note - time periods are approximate, see route schedules for exact times

Main Campus and Research Park – 31, 32, 34
ROUTE

AM Peak 

until 9 a.m. 

Midday 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

PM Peak 

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Evening 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

31M Red Route Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes 
32M Blue Route Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes 

34 Research Park 

 

Every 25 minutes Every 50 minutes Every 25-35 minutes Every 50 minutes
until 7:45 p.m. 

Health Sciences Campus – 31, 32, 34, 42, 52, 53

 Note - time periods are approximate, see route schedules for exact times 

Health Sciences Campus - 31, 32, 42, 52, 53
Route

AM Peak 

until 9 a.m. 

Midday 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

PM Peak 

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Evening 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

31M Red Route Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes 
32M Blue Route Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes 
34 Research Park Every 25 minutes Every 50 minutes Every 25-35 minutes Every 50 minutes
until 7:45 p.m. 
42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest Every 20 minutes Every 40 minutes Every 20 minutes Every 40 minutes 
52 Finkbine-Pentacrest Every 15 minutes Every 30 minutes Every 15 minutes Every 30 minutes 
53 VA Loop Shuttle Every 15 minutes until 6:30 a.m. No service after 6:30 a.m. 

Arts Campus and Hancher Parking Lot – 31 and 32

 Note - time periods are approximate, see route schedules for exact times 

Arts Campus and Hancher Parking Lot - 31 and 32
Route

AM Peak 

until 9 a.m. 

Midday 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

PM Peak 

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Evening 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

31M Red Route Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes 
32M Blue Route Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes 

Finkbine Commuter and Arena Parking Lots – 51, 52, 53

 Note - time periods are approximate, see route schedules for exact times 

Finkbine Commuter and Arena Parking Lots - 51, 52, 53
Route

AM Peak 

until 9 a.m. 

Midday 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

PM Peak 

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Evening 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

51 Hospital-Finkbine/Arena Every 4 minutes Every 12 minutes Every 4 minutes Every 12 minutes 
52 Finkbine-Pentacrest Every 15 minutes Every 30 minutes Every 15 minutes Every 30 minutes 
53 VA Loop ShuttleEvery 15 minutes until 6:30 a.m.No service after 6:30 a.m.

Hawkeye Commuter and Hawkeye Campus – 41 and 42

Note - time periods are approximate, see route schedules for exact times 

Hawkeye Commuter and Hawkeye Campus - 41 and 42
Route

AM Peak 

until 9 a.m. 

Midday 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

PM Peak 

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Evening 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

41 Hawk Lot-HospitalEvery 7 minutes Every 20 minutes Every 7 minutes Every 20 minutes 
42 Hawkeye-PentacrestEvery 20 minutes Every 40 minutes Every 20 minutes Every 40 minutes 

On-Demand Shuttle

Visit On-Demand Shuttle Service for more information about service zones and how to schedule rides.

On-Demand Shuttle Information
ZoneHours of serviceLocations served
62 Main CampusWeekdays 8:45 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.Existing CAMBUS stops throughout the Main Campus and Hawkeye Campus. View Main Campus Zone map.
63 Research Park/ MCNLWeekdays 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Existing CAMBUS stops at commuter parking lots, west campus, and main campus. View Research Park/MCNL map.

 

Accessibility

The Parking and Transportation Department is committed to promoting campus accessibility through mobility solutions for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors. In addition to fixed-route bus services, CAMBUS also operates a door-to-door paratransit bus service, called "Bionic Bus".  

Learn more about Bionic bus service.

Transit

Riders are encouraged to use the mobile app, Transit, to plan trips, get real-time departure information, live bus locations, service alerts, and more. Download Transit to your Apple or Android smart device.