Spring 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 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.

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 spring 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, as listed above, will operate as scheduled.

DateDescription
January 5 - 9, Monday - FridayWinter Break Ends - Office reopens; Intersession Van Service operating 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
January 10 - 11, Saturday - SundayMove-In Service Schedule
January 12, MondaySpring service schedule begins
January 19, MondayState Holiday (no classes) - Weekend level service schedule
March 7, FridaySpring Break Begins - All Transit services end at 8:00 PM
March 8 - 9, Saturday - SundaySpring Break - Office Closed - No Service Operating
March 10 - 13, Monday - FridaySpring Break - Buses not operating, Van service operating 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
March 14, SaturdaySpring Break - Office Closed - No Service Operating
March 15, SundaySpring Break Ends - Normal Schedule Resumes, Weekend Level Service Operates
April 3 - 4, Friday - SaturdayState Holiday (no classes) - No Service Operating
April 5, SundayNormal schedule resumes, Weekend Level Service Operates
April 18, TuesdayFriday Class Schedule - State Holiday Makeup Day - Friday Level Service Schedule Operates
May 7, ThursdaySpring Semester Ends - All bus routes end at 8:00PM; Van service ends at normal scheduled time
May 8, FridayIntersession Van Service operating 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Service area limited during commencement
May 9 - 10, Saturday - SundayOffice Closed - No Service Operating
May 11 - 15, Monday - FridayIntersession Van Service operating 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
May 18, MondaySummer Service Schedule Begins

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.