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Get complete details about the tournament, including parking accommodations.
All CAMBUS services are no-fare, accessible, and open to the general public.
CAMBUS services for women's 2026 NCAA tournament games
CAMBUS is providing basketball shuttle service for fans on March 21 and March 23.
March 21 - shuttle information
Shuttles provide service between Parking Lot 55, Hancher and Carver-Hawkeye Arena. There will not be shuttle service for the First Four March 19 game.
Pre-game shuttles begin operating 90 minutes prior to tip-off and conclude at the start of the game. Post-game shuttles begin at the conclusion of the game and operate for about 30 minutes after each game.
March 23 - shuttle information
Fans parking at locations on the west side of campus should use the route 41 Hawk Lot-Hospital to travel between select parking lots and Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
41 Hawk Lot-Hospital operates all day from 4:40 a.m. to 9 p.m. Increased service will be provided from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. During the periods of increased service, buses are expected to stop at these locations about every 5 minutes.
Please note, there will be no shuttles from Lot 55 Hancher to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the March 23 game.
| Bus stop pick-up | Description of stop location | Ride time to Carver-Hawkeye Arena |
|---|---|---|
Lot 73 Finkbine Golf Course | On the north side of Melrose Avenue, near the intersection with Emerald Street | 15 minutes |
| Athletics Hall of Fame | On the north side Prairie Meadow Drive, just outside of the parking lot | 10 minutes |
| UI Softball Parking Lot | On 1st Avenue, just outside of the Softball parking lot entrance | 5 minutes |
| Lower Finkbine Lot | On 2nd Street/Highway 6, just outside of the Lower Finkbine parking lot entrance | 2 minutes |
Route map
Tournament schedule at Iowa City
| Game date | Game start time | Teams | Shuttle stop location(s) | Pre-game shuttles start | Post-game shuttle end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19 | 8 p.m. | Arizona State vs. Virginia | None | No shuttles | No shuttles |
| March 21 | 12:30 p.m. | Georgia vs. Arizona State or Virginia | Lot 55, Hancher | 11 a.m. | 30 minutes after the game ends |
| March 21 | 3 p.m. | Iowa vs. Fairleigh Dickinson | Lot 55, Hancher | 1:30 p.m. | 30 minutes after the game ends |
| March 23 | 1 p.m. | Iowa vs. Virginia | Various west side locations | 11:30 a.m. | 30 minutes after the game ends |
*Parking information can be found on the athletics game day website: https://hawkeyesports.com/wbbgameday/
Shuttle Information
Rider information
Contact us
Phone: 319-335-8633
Email: cambus-transit@uiowa.edu
System policies
Bus stops
For safety and reliability of service, riders may only board and exit at designated bus stops. Please do not attempt to flag down a bus.
Boarding and riding
To help our services operate efficiently, riders are asked to board at the front doors and exit at the back doors. Please remember that eating, drinking, vaping, and smoking are not allowed on CAMBUS vehicles. Please be respectful of driver instructions. If possible, ask any questions you have for the driver when you board or at a bus stop; avoid asking questions when the bus is in motion so that the driver can focus on safely operating the vehicle.
Accessibility and requesting assistance
Operators are available to provide assistance to riders including:
- Kneeling the bus to allow for easier boarding
- Deploying a ramp for easier boarding, or to board a mobility device
- Providing directions and system information
- Answering questions about CAMBUS services
- Requesting a priority seat for a rider
Drivers anticipate when additional assistance may be needed. Sometimes the need for additional assistance is not always apparent to the driver. If you need assistance, please make a request to the driver.
Parking Lot 55, Hancher information
All shuttles will provide service between Parking Lot 55, Hancher Parking Lot.
Pre-game shuttles
Shuttles start 90 minutes prior to tip-off and conclude at the start of the game.
In-game shuttles
CAMBUS service is provided between Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Hancher Commuter Lot during the game by routes 31 Red Route and 32 Blue Route.
| Travel from | to | take this route |
|---|---|---|
| Hancher Parking Lot | Carver-Hawkeye Arena | 32 Blue Route |
| Carver-Hawkeye Arena | Hancher Parking Lot | 31 Red Route |
View the 31 Red Route map and schedule
View the 32 Blue Route map and schedule
Post-game shuttles
Post-game shuttles begin at the conclusion of the game and run until about 30 minutes after the game ends.
Map
Click here to view a map of Parking Lot 55, Hancher Commuter.
Hawkeye Sports information
For more information about game day on campus, including parking, see hawkeyesports.com.