Contact CAMBUS

Phone: 319-335-8633

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.

CAMBUS Service Alerts

students approaching a stopped CAMBUS on campus in the fall.

CAMBUS service for 2025 fall break

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
CAMBUS will operate break service Saturday, Nov. 22 through Saturday, Nov. 29. Academic service resumes Sunday, Nov. 30.

CAMBUS service alert: Routes 32 and 43 detouring near Slater Hall after 11 a.m. Nov. 15

Monday, November 10, 2025
Due to construction activity on northbound S. Grand Ave near Parking Ramp 4, CAMBUS routes 32 Blue Route and 43 Hawkeye Interdorm will detour to Melrose Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 15.
A photo of the 380 Express bus

380 Express bus services extended through 2029

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) has announced that the 380 Express bus service will continue through 2029. The service's partnership with the University of Iowa provides discounted bus passes on the bus line between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. 

Parking alert: Some spaces of Parking Ramp 1 closed for maintenance Nov. 3-14

Friday, October 31, 2025
Spaces throughout Parking Ramp 1 will be closed for maintenance starting Monday, Nov. 3. For your safety and the safety for contractor, please do not enter or park in areas conned off or marked as no parking.
basketball arena with fans in seats

CAMBUS Shuttles to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Winter Sports

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
CAMBUS provides shuttles to Carver-Hawkeye Arena area for select basketball games and wrestling matches for the 2025-26 winter sports season.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Traffic reminder: Hawkeye sports events at Carver-Hawkeye Arena begin Thursday, Oct. 30

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Events starting during the evening will increase traffic around Carver-Hawkeye Arena and may cause delays.
Driver standing with bionic bus in front of old capitol building

CAMBUS introduces online rider hub to improve Bionic Bus eligibility process

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Beginning Monday, Oct. 20, CAMBUS Bionic Bus applicants can apply for service through an online portal called Spare Eligibility. In addition to submitting an application, the portal allows riders to track their Bionic Bus eligibility status.

Construction alert: Oct. 11 skyway closed between Hawkeye Parking Ramp and UI Health Care

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The skyway between the Hawkeye Parking Ramp and UI Health Care facilities will be closed Saturday, Oct. 11.

Construction alert: Sept. 20 skyway closed between Hawkeye Parking Ramp and UI Health Care

Friday, September 19, 2025
The skyway between the Hawkeye Parking Ramp and UI Health Care facilities will be closed Saturday, Sept. 20.