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Parking and Transportation

CAMBUS alert | Dec. 20 – Jan. 18

Cambus break service runs Dec. 20 – Jan. 18. There is no service on weekends or university holidays, and frequency is reduced on some routes. Service after 8:45 p.m. on weekdays is provided by the On-Demand Shuttle.

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

Fleet Services alert: Rental services closing at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 30 and 31

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

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.

parking lot with vehicles parked in rows with University of Iowa logos on light poles

Recreation Center Parking Lot returns to  gate-controlled system Jan. 2

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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

Parking alert: Parking Ramp 4 east elevator closed for updates Dec. 9  - April 1, 2026

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The east elevator bank in Parking Ramp 4 is being updated. Please use elevators at the center of the ramp for the duration of this work. We apologize for any inconvenience.  

Inside the bike cage at Hawkeye Parking Ramp

New secure bike parking now available at Hawkeye Parking Ramp

Monday, December 8, 2025

Secure bicycle parking permits are now available for purchase at Hawkeye Parking Ramp. The enclosed bike parking at the ramp offers secure storage for up to 50 bicycles with access permissions provided by University of Iowa ID cards.

person wearing blue shirt and neon vest stands at entrance to parking ramp and waves driver forward

Ambassadors starting at Parking Ramp 4 to help patients parking on UI Health Care’s university campus

Thursday, December 4, 2025

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.