University of Iowa CAMBUS is announcing service details for the fall 2022 academic session, beginning Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.
Riders should use the Transit App to see real-time departure predictions, live bus locations, closest bus stops, plan a trip and more.
| DATE | SERVICE |
|---|---|
| Sept. 3* – 4 | No service due to university holiday weekend |
| Sept. 5 | Academic weekend service due to university holiday |
| Nov. 19 – 20 | No service due to fall break |
| Nov. 21 – 23 | Break service provided due to fall break |
| Nov. 24 – 26 |
No service due to fall break |
| Nov. 27 |
Resume regular academic service |
* CAMBUS football shuttle service will be provided on Saturday, Sept. 3.
Staffing shortages
There are service changes throughout the system due to a staffing shortage. CAMBUS is taking many steps to hire new drivers including increasing starting pay, hiring bonuses, paid advertising, outreach, and temporarily hiring non-student drivers. As staffing levels improve, services will be returned to regular operations as able with consideration for ridership and university priorities.
Service details
| Route | Service during fall 2022 |
|---|---|
| 31 Red Route |
6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m., 18 minute service 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 36 minute service 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., 12 minute service 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., 18 minute service 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., 36 minute service Serves Mayflower Hall after 7 p.m. |
| 32 Blue Route |
6 a.m. – 9 a.m., 15 minute service 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 36 minute service 3:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., 18 minute service 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., 36 minute service Serves Mayflower Hall after 7 p.m. |
| 33 South Campus Shuttle |
6 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 15 minute service 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., 15 minute service |
| 34 Research Park |
6 a.m. – 9 a.m., 30 minute service 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 60 minute service 3 p.m. – 7:45 p.m., 30 minute service |
| 35 Interdorm |
6 a.m. – 8 a.m., 20 – 30 minute service 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., 10 minute service 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., 36 minute service |
| Route | Service during fall 2022 |
|---|---|
| 34 Research Park |
6 a.m. – 9 a.m., 30 minute service 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 60 minute service 3 p.m. – 7:45 p.m., 30 minute service |
| 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest |
6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., 20 minute service 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., 40 minute service |
| 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest |
6:20 a.m. – 9 a.m., 15 minute service 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 30 minute service 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., 36 minute service 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., 30 minute service |
| 54 Hancher-Newton Road | No service during fall 2022 semester |
| Route | Service during Fall 2022 |
|---|---|
| 31 Red Route |
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 36 minute service 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., 12 minute service 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., 18 minute service 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., 36 minute service Serves Mayflower Hall after 7 p.m. |
| 32 Blue Route |
6 a.m. – 9 a.m., 15 minute service 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 36 minute service 3:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., 18 minute service 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., 36 minute service Serves Mayflower Hall after 7 p.m. |
| 54 Hancher-Newton Road | No service during fall 2022 semester |
| Route | Service during fall 2022 |
|---|---|
| 51 Hospital-Finkbine/Arena |
4:30 a.m. – 6:20 a.m., 12 minute service 6:20 a.m. – 8:20 a.m., 6 minute service 8:20 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 12 minute service 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., 6 minute service 6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m., 12 minute service |
| 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest |
6:20 a.m. – 9 a.m., 15 minute service 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 30 minute service 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., 36 minute service 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., 30 minute service |
| 53 VA Loop Shuttle |
5:15 a.m. – 6:30 a.m., 15 minute service 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 15-minute service |
| Route | Service during fall 2022 |
|---|---|
| 41 Hawk Lot-Hospital |
4:40 a.m. – 6 a.m., 20 minute service 6 a.m. – 9 a.m., 10 minute service 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 20 minute service 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., 7 minute service 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., 20 minute service After 9 p.m., riders should use the On-Demand Shuttle. |
| 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest |
6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., 20 minute service 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., 40 minute service |
| 43 Hawkeye Interdorm |
Weekend service only 11 a.m. – 1 a.m., 60 minute service |
On-Demand service
CAMBUS On-Demand services operate on weeknights. On-Demand service operates from 8:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Service is provided to and from commuter parking lots, the Health Sciences Campus, West Campus Transportation Center, and the Hawkeye Campus.
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".
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.