CAMBUS will operate summer service Saturday, May 14, 2022 through Sunday, August 19, 2022. During summer, some routes will have decreased service or will not operate due to different campus needs, decreased demand, and available staffing. Routes 33 South Campus Shuttle, 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest, 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest, and 54 Hancher-Newton Road will have reduced service. There is no service on the 35 Interdorm and 43 Hawkeye Interdorm routes. Weekend service is available via CAMBUS On-Demand service.
Academic service resumes Saturday, August 20. Riders should use the Transit App to see estimated departures or see schedules on the Routes, Schedules, and Maps webpage.
| Date(s) | Service |
|---|---|
| Saturday, May 14 – Friday, Aug. 19 | Summer service |
| Monday, May 30 | No service (university holiday) |
| Monday, July 4 | No service (university holiday) |
| Sunday, Aug. 14 – Monday, Aug. 22 | Additional services for OnIowa! and residence hall move-in |
| Saturday, Aug. 20 | Academic service begins |
|
Route |
Summer Service |
|---|---|
|
31 Red Route |
6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., 15 minute service 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., 30 minute service Serves Mayflower Hall all day |
|
32 Blue Route |
6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m, 15 minute service 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., 30 minute service Serves Mayflower Hall all day |
|
33 South Campus Shuttle |
6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m., 15 minute service 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., no service 3 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 |
No service during summer |
|
Route |
Summer 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 |
|
42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest |
6 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 20 minute service 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 40 minute service 3:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., 20 minute service |
|
52 Finkbine-Pentacrest |
6:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 15 minute service 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 30 minute service 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., 15 minute service 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., 30 minute service |
|
54 Hancher-Newton Road |
AM service only |
|
Route |
Summer Service |
|---|---|
|
31 Red Route |
6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., 15 minute service 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., 30 minute service Serves Mayflower Hall all day |
|
32 Blue Route |
6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., 15 minute service 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., 30 minute service Serves Mayflower Hall all day |
|
54 Hancher-Newton Road |
AM service only |
|
Route |
Summer Service |
|---|---|
|
51 Hospital-Finkbine/Arena |
Will operate current year-round schedule |
|
52 Finkbine-Pentacrest |
6:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 15 minute service 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 30 minute service 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., 15 minute service 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., 30 minute service |
|
53 VA Loop Shuttle |
AM service only 5:30 a.m. – 8 a.m. |
|
Route |
Summer Service |
|---|---|
|
41 Hawk Lot-Hospital |
Will operate current schedule, including 7-minute service during AM and PM peak times, and 20-minute midday and evening service |
|
42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest |
6 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 20 minute service 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 40 minute service 3:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., 20 minute service |
|
43 Hawkeye Interdorm |
No service during summer |
Weekend service
Weekend service is provided via On-Demand service during summer. On-demand service operates on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with service on the main campus, health sciences campus and Hawkeye campus.
Learn more about On-Demand service.
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.