CAMBUS summer 2025 service operates May 17- Aug. 22. During the summer, some routes have decreased service or do not operate due to changes in campus demand.
Routes 54 Hancher-Newton Road, 35 Interdorm, 36 East Dorm Shuttle and 43 Hawkeye Interdorm do not operating during the summer session. Weekend service is available via CAMBUS On-Demand service.
Academic service resumes Saturday, August 23. Riders should use the Transit mobile app to see estimated departures or see schedules on the Routes, Schedules, and Maps webpage.
| Date(s) | Service |
|---|---|
| Saturday, May 17 – Friday, Aug. 22 | Summer service |
| Monday, May 26 | No service (university holiday) |
| Friday, July 4 | No service (university holiday) |
| Saturday, Aug. 23 | Academic service begins |
Weekday route and service information
Main Campus – 31, 32, 35, 36, 43, 62
| 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Red Route | Every 18 minutes | Every 36 minutes | Every 18 minutes | Every 36 minutes | No service to Mayflower Hall |
| 32 Blue Route | Every 18 minutes | Every 36 minutes | Every 18 minutes | Every 36 minutes | No service to Mayflower Hall |
| 35 Interdorm | No service during summer | ||||
| 36 East Dorm Shuttle | No service during summer | ||||
| 43 Hawkeye Interdorm | No service during summer | ||||
| 62 On-Demand Main Campus | Monday - Friday from 8:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. | ||||
Health Sciences Routes – 34, 42, 52, 53, 54, 62, 63
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Research Park | Every 25 minutes | Every 50 minutes | Every 25-35 minutes | Every 50 minutes until 8 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 | 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. 15-minute service | |||
| 54 Hancher-Newton Road | No service during summer | |||
| 62 On-Demand Main Campus | Monday - Friday from 8:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. | |||
63 On-Demand Research Park/MCNL | Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. | |||
Arts Campus and Hancher Parking Lot – 31, 32, 54, 62
| 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. | Summer Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Red Route | Every 18 minutes | Every 36 minutes | Every 18 minutes | Every 36 minutes | No service to Mayflower Hall |
| 32 Blue Route | Every 18 minutes | Every 36 minutes | Every 18 minutes | Every 36 minutes | No service to Mayflower Hall |
| 54 Hancher-Newton Road | No service during summer | ||||
| 62 On-Demand Main Campus | Monday - Friday from 8:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. | ||||
Finkbine Commuter and Arena Parking Lots – 51, 52, 53, 62
| 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 | Will operate current year-round schedule | |||
| 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest | Every 15 minutes | Every 30 minutes | Every 15 minutes | Every 30 minutes |
| 53 VA Loop Shuttle | 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. 15-minute service | |||
| 62 On-Demand Main Campus | Monday - Friday from 8:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. | |||
Hawkeye Commuter and Hawkeye Campus – 41, 42, 43, 62
| 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-Hospital | Will operate current year-round schedule | |||
| 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest | Every 20 minutes | Every 40 minutes | Every 20 minutes | Every 40 minutes |
| 43 Hawkeye Interdorm | No service during summer | |||
| 62 On-Demand Shuttle Main Campus | Monday - Friday from 8:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. | |||
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.