Fall 2025 Service Schedule

ECU Transit operates on a semester-based service schedule that aligns with the university’s academic calendar. Our standard operating times may vary between Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters to best meet the needs of our campus community. Riders can expect regular service during class days, with reduced or suspended service during university breaks, holidays, and exam periods. Please review the service calendar below to note days where service is altered or not operating throughout the semester.

Should changes in service occur due to weather or other unplanned events, notice will be posed online to our website and social media accounts. Additionally, you can text ECU SUB RIDE to 22827 to sign up for text message alerts to be notified if a change of schedule occurs.


Van Service Schedule

Below you’ll find the operating times for van service during the fall semester. To learn more about our van services, view the service area map, and learn how to book your ride, please visit out Transit On-Demand page.

ServiceOperating Times
Pirate AccessMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM
On-Demand Van ServiceMonday-Friday: 5:30PM-12:30AM
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00AM-12:30AM

Bus Routes Service Schedule

The below table lists all routes operating over the fall semester including frequency and last departure times. For more details about a specific route, please view the route page for more details.

Route NameOperating TimesLast Trip DepartsFrequency
301 GoldMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-1:00AM
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00AM - 1:00AM
12:20AMPeak: Every 13-14 Minutes
Off-Peak: Every 20 Minutes
302 Health SciencesMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
305 DowntownMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
401 PurpleMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
402 BrownMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:40PMEvery 20 Minutes
503 The HorizonMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-2:00PM1:40PMEvery 20 Minutes
504 The LandingMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
506 Carolina CreekMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
551 Copper Beech & Pirates CoveMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-2:00PM1:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
553 Copper Beech, Pirates Cove & The HorizonMonday-Friday: 2:00PM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
610 Minges Park & RideMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:30PM6:10PMEvery 10 Minutes


Service Calendar

The ECU Transit Service Calendar is posted by academic term and outlines all service exceptions and other important dates for a given semester. Service exceptions are planned in advance and occur when service is modified or canceled on a specific date, typically due to holidays, events, academic breaks, or other planned events that impact the university calendar. Unless otherwise noted, normal service will operate as scheduled.

*Home Football Games – Transit Services will be limited during home football games. Operational times are determined based on game start and end times which vary. On-Demand Service operates with a limited-service area and cannot service areas surrounding Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Minges Coliseum, and College Hill. Please check our website during the week of each game for service updates regarding game days.

DateDescription
August 20 - 24, Wednesday - SundayMove-In Service Schedule
August 25, MondayFall service schedule begins
September 1, MondayState Holiday (no classes) - Weekend level service schedule
September 6, SaturdayHome Football Game - 301 Gold limited; Van service operating as scheduled with limited service area
September 20, SaturdayHome Football Game - 301 Gold limited; Van service operating as scheduled with limited service area
September 25, ThursdayHome Football Game - All bus service ends at 4:00 PM; Van service operating as scheduled with limited service area
October 10, FridayFall Break Begins - All Transit services end at 8:00 PM
October 11-12, Saturday-SundayFall Break - Office Closed - No Service Operating
October 13, MondayFall Break - Buses not operating, Van service operating 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
October 14, TuesdayLast Day of Fall Break - Weekend level service schedule; Van service begins operating 7:00 AM
October 15, WednesdayFall Break Ends - All services resume normal schedules
October 16, ThursdayHome Football Game - All bus service ends at 4:00 PM; Van service operating as scheduled with limited service area
November 8, SaturdayHome Football Game - 301 Gold limited; Van service operating as scheduled with limited service area
November 15, SaturdayHome Football Game - 301 Gold limited; Van service operating as scheduled with limited service area
November 25, TuesdayThanksgiving Break Begins - All Transit services end at 8:00 PM
November 26, WednesdayThanksgiving Break - Buses not operating, Van service operating 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
November 17 - 29, Thursday - SaturdayThanksgiving Break - Office Closed; No Service Operating
November 30, SundayThanksgiving Break Ends - All services resume normal schedules
December 17, WednesdayFall Semester Ends - All bus routes end at 8:00PM; Van service ends at normal scheduled time
December 18 - 19; Thursday - FridayIntersession Van Service operating 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Service area limited during commencement
December 20-21, Saturday - SundayOffice Closed - No Service Operating
December 22 - 23, Monday - TuesdayIntersession Van Service operating 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
December 24 - January 2, Wednesday - MondayWinter Break - No services operating; Office Closed
January 5 - 9, Monday - FridayWinter Break Ends - Office reopens; Intersession Van Service operating 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

ECU Transit reserves the right to modify services to fit the needs of the ECU Community. Notice will be provided in advance should changes occur.