Iowa City Bus Service

Hours of Operation

Iowa City Transit operates every half-hour on most routes during “rush” hour, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Hourly service runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and all day Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

There is no service on Sunday.

For the most updated information on bus routes and other information, go to https://icgov.org/city-government/departments-and-divisions/transitor or call them at 319.356.5151

Fares and Passes

Bus Fares

Exact fare required. You should have the correct change ready when boarding. Drivers do not carry change.

  • Adults (18 yrs and up) – $1.00
  • Youth (K – 12th grade) – 75 cents
  • Children under 5 yrs old - FREE (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Saturday Family Fare - $1.00  per family (2 adults max)

Bus Passes

There are a wide variety of passes available for elderly, disabled or low-income people. Go to https://icgov.org/city-government/departments-and-divisions/transportation-services/transit/fares-and-passes for the most recent information.

Iowa City Bus Service

Hours of Operation

Iowa City Transit operates every half-hour on most routes during “rush” hour, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Hourly service runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and all day Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

There is no service on Sunday.

For the most updated information on bus routes and other information, go to https://icgov.org/city-government/departments-and-divisions/transitor or call them at 319.356.5151

Fares and Passes

Bus Fares

Exact fare required. You should have the correct change ready when boarding. Drivers do not carry change.

  • Adults (18 yrs and up) – $1.00
  • Youth (K – 12th grade) – 75 cents
  • Children under 5 yrs old - FREE (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Saturday Family Fare - $1.00  per family (2 adults max)

Bus Passes

There are a wide variety of passes available for elderly, disabled or low-income people. Go to https://icgov.org/city-government/departments-and-divisions/transportation-services/transit/fares-and-passes for the most recent information.