Getting around is easy at the University of Iowa. From free campus transit like CAMBUS and Nite Ride to affordable city and regional options, students have plenty of safe, convenient ways to travel locally and beyond.
On Campus
CAMBUS
Cambus is the University of Iowa’s free public transit system with fixed routes across campus and nearby areas, plus the bionic bus paratransit service for riders with disabilities.
No booking necessary, here is the map.
Cost: $0
Nite Ride
Nite ride is a free late-night bus for UI students, running fixed routes on and near campus with live tracking in the transit app. No booking necessary, please view the transit app for wait times.
Cost: $0
Hawk Vouchers
The Hawkeye Late Night Vouchers pilot program provides students with $25 Uber vouchers for discounted late-night rides near campus.
Cost: $0
Iowa City/Coralville
Iowa City Transit
The fixed-route public bus system for Iowa City, open to everyone with accessible services that cover most city areas. No advance booking needed, see map here.
Cost: $0
Coralville Transit
The fixed-route public bus system for Iowa City, open to everyone with accessible services that cover most city areas. No advance booking needed, see map here.
Cost: $1 / Ride
Off Campus
Hawkeye Shuttle - Green River Lines
The Hawkeye Shuttle offers $70 one-way weekend coach service between Iowa City and Chicago suburbs, with advance booking required online.
Cost: $70 / each way
Greyhound
Greyhound is a national intercity bus service that connects Iowa City to major cities across the Midwest and beyond.
Cost: Varies
Eastern Iowa Airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is the regional comemrcial airport serving the Cedar Rapids and the Iowa City area, offering non-stop flights to about 17 destinations via five airlines.
Cost: Varies
Eastern Iowa Airport Shuttle
The Eastern Iowa Airport Shuttle is a transportation service that provides affordable, convenient rides between the University of Iowa / Iowa City area and the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
Cost: $20 per UIowa Student
Weekend Coral Ridge Shuttle
The Coral Ridge Weekend Shuttle is a free transportation service that provides University of Iowa students rides to and from Coral Ridge Mall on weekends.
Cost: Free with Student ID