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Fall 2026 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 ECU Ride van service, view the service area map, and learn how to book your ride, please visit our ECU Ride page.

ServiceOperating Times
Pirate AccessMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM
ECU RideMonday-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 15 Minutes
Off-Peak: Every 20 Minutes
302 Health SciencesMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
403 Copper Beech, Pirates Cove & The HorizonMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
405 DowntownMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
502 East 10th StreetMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
504 The LandingMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
506 Carolina CreekMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
610 Minges Park & RideMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:40PMEvery 20 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. ECU Ride 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 3-7, Monday-FridayIntersession - ECU Ride Operates 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
August 8-9, Saturday-SundayNo Service Operates; Office Closed
August 10-11, Monday-TuesdayIntersession - ECU Ride Operates 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
August 12-14, Wednesday-FridayMove-In Service Schedule:
- ECU Ride Operates 7:00 AM - 12:30 AM with a limited service area.
- 301 Gold Operates 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
August 15-16, Saturday-SundayWeekend Level Service Begins
August 17, MondayFall Semester Begins - Regular Weekday Service Begins
September 7, MondayState Holiday - Weekend Level Service Operates
September 12, SaturdayHome Football Game
- 301 Gold does not operate
- ECU Ride operates as scheduled with a limited service area
September 26, SaturdayHome Football Game
- 301 Gold does not operate
- ECU Ride operates as scheduled with a limited service area
October 2, FridayFall Break Begins - All Transit Services end at 8:00 PM
October 3-4, Saturday-SundayFall Break - No Service Operates; Office Closed
October 5, MondayFall Break - Bus Routes do not operate; ECU Ride Operates 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
October 6, TuesdayLast Day of Fall Break - Weekend Level Service Operates
October 10, SaturdayHome Football Game
- 301 Gold does not operate
- ECU Ride operates as scheduled with a limited service area
October 31, SaturdayHome Football Game
- 301 Gold does not operate
- ECU Ride operates as scheduled with a limited service area
November 6, FridayHome Football Game
- All Bus Routes End at 4:00 PM
- ECU Ride operates as scheduled with a limited service area
November 24, TuesdayThanksgiving Break Begins - All Transit Services end at 8:00 PM
November 25, WednesdayThanksgiving Break - Bus Routes do not operate; ECU Ride Operates 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
November 26-28, Thursday-SaturdayThanksgiving Break - No Service Operates; Office Closed
November 29, SundayNormal Service Resumes
December 9, WednesdayFall Semester Ends - All Transit Services end at 8:00 PM
December 10-11, Thursday-FridayECU Ride Operates 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
December 12-13, Saturday-SundayNo Service Operates; Office Closed
December 14-18, Monday-FridayECU Ride Operates 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
December 19-20, Saturday-SundayNo Service Operates; Office Closed
December 21-23, Monday-WednesdayECU Ride Operates 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
December 24, ThursdayWinter Break Begins - No Service Operates; Office Closed

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.

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