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Iowa City Transit 3 bus

Eastside Loop

51 % on time

Iowa City Transit 3 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Iowa City Transit 3 - Eastside Loop bus serves 45 bus stops in the Iowa City area departing from Iowa City Marketplace and ending at Sycamore St / Sycamore Mall Entrance. Scroll down to see upcoming 3 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 3 bus times will be displayed. The full 3 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Iowa City Transit Eastside Loop map

Iowa City Transit 3 bus route map

The Iowa City Transit 3 - Eastside Loop bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Iowa City Transit 3 bus to help you plan your trip on Iowa City Transit. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 3 bus is approaching your stop.

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Iowa City Transit 3 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 3 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by Iowa City Transit so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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Iowa City Transit 3 bus Service Frequency

The next 3 bus leaves Iowa City Marketplace at 7:35 AM, and arrives at Sycamore St / Sycamore Mall Entrance at 8:25 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Iowa City Transit 3 bus On-Time Performance

51 % on time

51% of riders report that the Iowa City Transit 3 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 3 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 3 bus. Compared to other Iowa City Transit lines, the 3 bus is ranked 12 out of 12 Iowa City Transit lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Iowa City Transit metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 3 by opening the Transit app.

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Iowa City Transit 3 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Iowa City Transit 3 bus depart from Iowa City Marketplace?

    The next 3 bus leaves Iowa City Marketplace at 7:35 AM, and arrives at Sycamore St / Sycamore Mall Entrance at 8:25 AM. The total trip time for the next Iowa City Transit 3 bus is 50 min.

  • Is the Iowa City Transit 3 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Iowa City Transit 3 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next Iowa City Transit 3 bus arrive?

    You can see the next Iowa City Transit 3 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 3 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the Iowa City Transit 3 bus?

    There are 45 stops on the Iowa City Transit 3 bus.

  • Is the Iowa City Transit 3 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on Iowa City Transit 3 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the Iowa City Transit 3 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the Iowa City Transit 3 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest Iowa City Transit 3 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 3 bus stop to where you are.

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