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

A diagram of a CAMBUS bus stop sign

New bus stop signs arrive to campus for spring 2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
University of Iowa CAMBUS will install improved bus stop signs across the campus this month. In addition to replacing worn signs, the signs feature a design overhaul to improve accessibility and system navigation.
a map showing HSI stall changes for 2026

New stall assignments at Health Sciences Interchange start Jan. 20

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20, stall 1 is assigned to route 34 Research Park. Stall 3 is assigned to routes 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest and 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest. Route 54 Hancher-Newton Road will use the VA Hospital and Hardin Library stops.
students waiting for CAMBUS outside Mayflower Hall

CAMBUS service for spring 2026 session

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
CAMBUS will operate academic routes and schedules beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20. Due to the university holiday, academic weekend schedules will operate Monday, Jan. 19.
bus travels on sunny day in winter with snow and trees in foreground

Cambus service alert: On Dec. 24 routes 34, 41, 42, 51, and 52 will have adjusted service and route 62 ODS starting early

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Due to a temporary staffing shortage, service during the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, Dec. 24 will be reduced for the following routes: 34 Research Park, 41 Hawk Lot-Hospital, 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest, 51 Hospital-Finkbine/Arena, and 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest.
A CAMBUS in motion through campus

Cambus awarded $6.1M from FTA for hybrid buses

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Six diesel-electric hybrid buses will join the Cambus fleet thanks to a recent federal grant award.
A CAMBUS driving through a snowy street

CAMBUS service for 2025-2026 winter break

Thursday, December 11, 2025
CAMBUS will operate break service Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 18. Academic service resumes Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. CAMBUS will operate academic weekend schedules on Monday, Jan. 19 due to the university holiday.

Fleet Services Newsletter, December 2025

Wednesday, December 10, 2025