This page provides an overview of CAMBUS’ services for the current academic year. Services are subject to change based on serving the critical needs of the University of Iowa operations and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Riders are encouraged to use the following methods to stay up-to-date of service news:

Terminology:

"Academic" refers to service days during the fall and spring semesters, when the university is holding classes.

"Break" refers to service days during university breaks in an academic session, such as Thanksgiving Break and Spring Break. It also refers to the winter break period between the end of fall semester and the beginning of spring semester. Some route schedules change during break periods, and some routes are suspended. CAMBUS does not operate weekend service during periods identified as "Break service".

"Summer" refers to service days operated between the end of the spring semester and the start of the fall semester. Summer service typically resembles break service with some changes.

2022-2023 CAMBUS service calendar

Updated April 26, 2022

service calendar FY 23

Academic service provided.

Hours of operation:

  • Weekdays: 4:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
  • Weekends: 8:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
fall 2022 service exception dates
dates service provided information
Sept. 3-4 no service Labor Day weekend
Sept. 5 academic weekend service university holiday
Nov. 19 - 20 no service Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 21 - 23 break service Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 24 - 26 no service Thanksgiving Break

 

Break service provided.

Hours of operation:

  • Weekdays: 4:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
  • Weekends: no weekend service provided during breaks
winter 2022-2023 service exception dates
dates service provided information
Dec. 26 - 27 no service university holiday
Jan. 2 no service university holiday
Jan. 16 academic weekend service university holiday

 

Academic services provided.

Hours of operation:

  • Weekdays: 4:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
  • Weekends: 8:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
spring 2023 service exception dates
dates service provided information
Jan. 16 academic weekend service university holiday
March 11 - 12 no service Spring Break
March 13 - 17 break service Spring Break
March 18 no service Spring Break

 

Summer service provided.

Hours of operation:

  • Weekdays: 4:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
  • Weekends: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
spring 2023 service exception dates
dates service provided information
May 29 no service university holiday
Jul. 4 no service university holiday

Academic service provided.

Hours of operation:

  • Weekdays: 4:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
  • Weekends: 8:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Service details coming soon.

Transit

Riders are encouraged to use the mobile app, Transit, for CAMBUS services. Riders can view live departure information, real-time bus locations, and plan trips across CAMBUS, Iowa City Transit, and Coralville Transit. Users can also subscribe to alerts for detours, inclement weather, and service changes.

Questions about CAMBUS?

Call the dispatcher at (319) 335-8633
Email us at cambus-transit@uiowa.edu (email is monitored Monday-Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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 here.