CAMBUS will operate break service Saturday, Dec. 21 through Sunday, Jan. 19. Academic service resumes Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. CAMBUS will operate academic weekend schedules on Monday, Jan. 20 due to the university holiday.  

During break service: 

  • Routes may have reduced frequency, check schedules for details 

  • There is no service on 35 Interdorm, 36 East Dorm Shuttle and 43 Hawkeye Interdorm 

  • Service after 8:45 p.m. on weekdays is provided by the On-Demand Shuttle service 

  • There is no weekend service 

Riders should use the Transit App to see estimated departures. Full route schedules can be found at Routes, Schedules, and Maps webpage

CAMBUS service Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 – Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025
Dates Service 
Tuesday, Dec. 24 No service 
Wednesday, Dec. 25 No service 
Tuesday, Dec. 31Service ends at 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 1No service 
Monday, Jan. 20 Academic weekend service 
Tuesday, Jan. 21Academic service resumes 

Main Campus and Research Park – 31, 32, 34

 Note - time periods are approximate, see route schedules for exact times

Main Campus and Research Park – 31, 32, 34
ROUTE

AM Peak 

until 9 a.m. 

Midday 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

PM Peak 

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Evening 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

31 Red Route Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes 
32 Blue Route Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes 

34 Research Park 

 

Every 30 minutes Every 60 minutes Every 30 minutes Every 30 minutes
until 7:45 p.m. 

Health Sciences Campus - 31, 32, 42, 52, 53

 Note - time periods are approximate, see route schedules for exact times 

Health Sciences Campus - 31, 32, 42, 52, 53
rOUTE

AM Peak 

until 9 a.m. 

Midday 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

PM Peak 

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Evening 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

31 Red Route Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes 
32 Blue Route Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes 
34 Research Park Every 30 minutes Every 60 minutes Every 30 minutes Every 60 minutes until 7:45 p.m. 
42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest Every 20 minutes Every 40 minutes Every 20 minutes Every 40 minutes 
52 Finkbine-Pentacrest Every 15 minutes Every 30 minutes Every 15 minutes Every 30 minutes 
53 VA Loop Shuttle Every 15 minutes until 6:30 a.m. No service after 6:30 a.m. 

Arts Campus and Hancher Parking Lot – 31 and 32

 Note - time periods are approximate, see route schedules for exact times 

ARTS CAMPUS AND HANCHER PARKING LOT - 31 AND 32
rOUTE

AM Peak 

until 9 a.m. 

Midday 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

PM Peak 

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Evening 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

31 Red Route Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes 
32 Blue Route Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes Every 18 minutes Every 36 minutes 

Finkbine Commuter and Arena Parking Lots – 51, 52, 53

 Note - time periods are approximate, see route schedules for exact times 

fINKBINE COMMUTER AND ARENA PARKING LOTS - 51, 52, 53
rOUTE

AM Peak 

until 9 a.m. 

Midday 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

PM Peak 

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Evening 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

51 Hospital-Finkbine/Arena Every 4 minutes Every 12 minutes Every 4 minutes Every 12 minutes 
52 Finkbine-Pentacrest Every 15 minutes Every 30 minutes Every 15 minutes Every 30 minutes 
53 VA Loop ShuttleEvery 15 minutes until 6:30 a.m.No service after 6:30 a.m.

Hawkeye Commuter and Hawkeye Campus – 41 and 42

 Note - time periods are approximate, see route schedules for exact times 

hawkeye commuter and hawkeye campus - 41 and 42
rOUTE

AM Peak 

until 9 a.m. 

Midday 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

PM Peak 

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Evening 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

41 Hawk Lot-HospitalEvery 7 minutes Every 20 minutes Every 7 minutes Every 20 minutes 
42 Hawkeye-PentacrestEvery 20 minutes Every 40 minutes Every 20 minutes Every 40 minutes 

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.

Transit

Riders are encouraged to use the mobile app, Transit, to plan trips, get real-time departure information, live bus locations, service alerts, and more. Download Transit to your Apple or Android smart device.