Spring 2027 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 via text message about service adjustments.
Van Service Schedule
Below you’ll find the operating times for van service during the spring semester. To learn more about our ECU Ride van services, view the service area map, and learn how to book your ride, please visit out ECU Ride page.
| Service | Operating Times |
|---|---|
| Pirate Access | Monday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM |
| ECU Ride | Monday-Friday: 5:30PM-12:30AM Saturday-Sunday: 10:00AM-12:30AM |
Bus Routes Service Schedule
The below table lists all routes operating over the spring semester including frequency and last departure times. For more details about a specific route, please view the route page for more details.
| Route Name | Operating Times | Last Trip Departs | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 301 Gold | Monday-Friday: 7:00AM-1:00AM Saturday-Sunday: 10:00AM - 1:00AM | 12:20AM | Peak: Every 15 Minutes Off-Peak: Every 20 Minutes |
| 302 Health Sciences | Monday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM | 5:30PM | Every 30 Minutes |
| 403 Copper Beech, Pirates Cove & The Horizon | Monday-Friday: 2:00PM-6:00PM | 5:30PM | Every 30 Minutes |
| 405 Downtown | Monday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM | 5:30PM | Every 30 Minutes |
| 502 East 10th Street | Monday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM | 5:30PM | Every 30 Minutes |
| 504 The Landing | Monday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM | 5:30PM | Every 30 Minutes |
| 506 Carolina Creek | Monday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM | 5:30PM | Every 30 Minutes |
| 610 Minges Park & Ride | Monday-Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM | 5:40PM | Every 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, as listed above, will operate as scheduled.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| January 4-8, Monday-Friday | Winter Break Ends - Office Reopens - ECU Ride Operates 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| January 9, Saturday | Weekend Level Service Resumes Normal Schedule |
| January 11, Monday | Spring Semester Begins - Regular Weekday Service Resumes |
| January 18, Monday | State Holiday - Weekend Level Service Operates |
| March 5, Friday | Spring Break Begins - All Transit Services end at 8:00 PM |
| March 6-7, Saturday-Sunday | Spring Break - No Service Operates; Office Closed |
| March 8-12, Monday-Friday | Spring Break - Bus Routes do not operate; ECU Ride Operates 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| March 13, Saturday | Spring Break - No Service Operates; Office Closed |
| March 14, Sunday | Last Day of Spring Break - Weekend Level Service Operates |
| March 25, Thursday | Easter Break Begins - All Transit Services end at 8:00 PM |
| March 26-27, Friday-Saturday | State Holiday - No Service Operates; Office Closed |
| March 28, Sunday | Weekend Level Service Resumes |
| April 27, Tuesday | Friday Class Schedule; Friday Service Schedule Operates |
| May 6, Thursday | Spring Semester Ends - All Transit Services end at 8:00 PM |
| May 7, Friday | ECU Ride Operates 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| May 8-9, Saturday-Sunday | No Service Operates; Office Closed |
| May 10-14, Monday-Friday | ECU Ride Operates 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| May 15-16, Saturday-Sunday | 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.