Transportation 

Bus Service
    Cambus
    Iowa City Transit
    Coralville Transit
Taxicabs
Intercity Buses
Air Travel
Airport Shuttle & Limousine Service
Train

Bus Service
Three local bus systems operate in the Iowa City area — the University’s bus system, called "Cambus," the Iowa City Transit, and the Coralville Transit system. The central departure and arrival point for the Iowa City and Coralville systems is the corner of Clinton and Washington streets.

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Cambus
The Cambus is a free and convenient means of getting from one part of the campus to another. Rectangular, black and white Cambus signs mark the places where the buses stop to pick up or discharge passengers. Cambus schedules vary with the academic calendar. The Daily Iowan carries information about schedule changes. The principal Cambus routes are known by colors (red or blue routes), even though all Cambus vehicles are yellow with a black stripe. The Red Route goes around the campus in a clockwise direction and the Blue Route in a counterclockwise direction. The Pentacrest Route goes between the central hospital buildings and the Pentacrest. The Oakdale Route runs between the UI Hospitals and Clinics and the Oakdale Campus (slightly northwest of Coralville). The Hawkeye Route runs between the main campus and the Hawkeye Apartments. The Mayflower Shuttle Route runs between Mayflower Dorm and the Pentacrest. The Interdorm Route runs between Rienow-Slater and Mayflower dorms. The West Dorm Shuttle runs from Rienow-Slater Dorms to the Pentacrest. The name of the route is on a sign on the front of the bus. Maps of Cambus routes are available at the Campus Information Center in the IMU and on the buses. For more information call 319-335-8633.
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Iowa City Transit
Iowa City’s public bus service is better and less expensive than that of many American cities. The fare is 75 cents, payable upon entering the bus. Exact change is required. A monthly bus pass may be purchased for $25 at the Civic Center, downtown banks, several retail and grocery stores, and at the beginning of the month downtown in the Old Capitol Center. Student fall and spring semester passes are also offered. Students who buy a semester pass will receive a discount. The cost for a semester pass is $80. You can buy semester passes at the University Parking Services at the IMU ramp. There is also a free Downtown Shuttle, with a north and south loop. These buses are orange with sun rays on the side. Maps and schedules of all bus routes are available at the Civic Center, the Chamber of Commerce (129 E. Washington St.), and the public library. An information center is located in the Old Capitol Mall. To request more information, call 319-356-5151.
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Coralville Transit
There is a separate bus company based in Coralville, the community adjacent to Iowa City. Coralville Transit runs into downtown Iowa City (on the Clinton Street side of the Pentacrest) and honors Iowa City Transit’s transfers. To get information about Coralville Transit Schedules and routes call 319-351-9777.(Return to top)
 

Taxicabs
There are two taxicab companies in Iowa City: Yellow Cab Company, 319-338-9777, and Old Capitol Cab, 319-354-7662.
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Intercity Buses
The Union Bus Depot at 404 E. College St. (corner of College and Gilbert) services five intercity bus companies. The phone number is 319-337-2127.
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Air Travel
The major airport nearest to Iowa City is on the outskirts of Cedar Rapids, about 20 miles north off I-380. Flights to the hubs of Chicago, St. Louis, Denver, and Minneapolis for connection to other cities are available on a regular basis. The telephone numbers of major airlines are listed in the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory under "Airlines." Students traveling to present conference papers or on other University business are entitled to airline discounts. (See the Professional Development link for details.)
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Airport Shuttle and Limousine Service
Airport Transportation Service, located at The Eastern Iowa Airport, (319-337-2340) provides a shuttle transportation service between Iowa City and The Eastern Iowa Airport. You should call at least one day in advance to arrange a pickup time.
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Train
Travel by train can be arranged through a travel agent or by directly calling Amtrak. Amtrak’s nearest stops are in Mt. Pleasant (about 50 miles south of Iowa City), Burlington (65 miles southeast), and Fort Madison (about 90 miles from Iowa City). Call Amtrak toll-free, 1 (800) USA-RAIL, for reservations and schedules.
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