Spring 2024 Service Calendar & Hours of Operation


Service Calendar:


The Spring 2024 Service Calendar outlines all of ECU Transit’s service exceptions and other noteworthy dates for a given semester. Service exceptions are planned ahead of time and occur whenever service is modified or canceled for a given date. This is typically due to holidays, breaks, or other scenarios which affect the academic calendar. Normal service is planned unless otherwise noted.

DateDescription
August 14 – 18, Wednesday - Sunday Move-In Service Schedule
August 19, MondayFall 2024 Service Begins
September 2, MondayState Holiday – Weekend level service operates
October 4, FridayFall Break Begins – All service ends at 6:00PM
October 5 – 6, Saturday - SundayFall Break – No service will operate
October 7, MondayFall Break – On-Demand/SafeRide operates 7:00AM-6:00PM
October 8, TuesdayFall Break – On-Demand/SafeRide operates 7:00AM-1:00AM; – 301 Gold operates 10:00AM-1:00AM
October 9, Wednesday Fall Break Ends – All services resume normal schedule.
November 7, ThursdayThursday Night Football Game – All Bus Service ends at 5:00PM; – On-Demand operates normal schedule with limited-service area.
November 26, TuesdayThanksgiving Break Begins – All Service Ends at 6:00PM
November 27, WednesdayThanksgiving Break – On-Demand/SafeRide will operate 7:00AM-6:00PM
November 27 – 30, Wednesday - SaturdayThanksgiving Break – No service will operate
December 1, SundayRegular service schedule resumes.
December 3, TuesdayReading Day – Normal schedule operates
December 11, WednesdayLast day of Fall Semester – All service ends at 6:00PM
December 12 – 13, Thursday - FridayOn-Demand Service available 7:00AM-6:00PM – Service area may be limited during commencement.
December 16 – 20, Monday - FridayOn-Demand Service available 7:00AM-6:00PM

For a printable PDF version of this service calendar, use this link: Transit Service Calendar – Spring 2024 (PDF)


Van Service:


To learn more about our service area and how to book your ride, please visit out Transit On-Demand page.

On-Demand Van Service:

Weekday Daytime Service
Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Weekday Evening Service
Monday – Friday
5:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Weekend Service
Saturday – Sunday
10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Pirate Access:

Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Subscription service.
Please see our Pirate Access page to learn more.

SafeRide Home:

Monday – Friday
6:30 PM – 12:00 AM

1-way service to select apartment complexes from express zones.


Bus Routes:


Click the name of each route to learn more about stop locations, frequency & service times.

Some routes and stop locations are serviced by Transit On-Demand after their last trip.
See the Transit On-Demand page to learn how to book your ride.

Route NameOperating TimesLast Trip DepartsFrequency
301 GoldMonday-Friday: 7:00AM-1:00AM12:20AMEvery 20 Minutes
301 GoldSaturday-Sunday: 10:00AM - 1:00AM12:20AMEvery 20 Minutes
302 Health SciencesMonday-Thursday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
302 Health SciencesFriday: 7:00AM-5:30PM5:00PMEvery 30 Minutes
305 DowntownMonday-Thursday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 20 Minutes
305 DowntownFriday: 7:00AM-5:30PM5:00PMEvery 20 Minutes
401 PurpleMonday-Thursday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
401 PurpleFriday: 7:00AM-5:30PM5:00PMEvery 30 Minutes
402 BrownMonday-Thursday: 7:00AM-2:00PM1:40PMEvery 20 Minutes
503 The HorizonMonday-Thursday: 7:00AM-2:00PM1:40PMEvery 20 Minutes
504 The LandingMonday-Thursday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
504 The LandingFriday: 7:00AM-5:30PM5:00PMEvery 30 Minutes
506 Carolina CreekMonday-Friday: 7:30AM-10:00AM9:30AMEvery 30 Minutes
506 Carolina CreekMonday-Friday: 12:00PM-2:30PM2:00PMEvery 30 Minutes
506 Carolina CreekMonday-Friday: 3:30PM-5:00PM4:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
552 Brown & The HorizonMonday-Thursday: 2:00PM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
552 Brown & The HorizonFriday: 7:00AM-5:30PM5:00PMEvery 30 Minutes
553 Copper Beech & The Voyager & Pirates CoveMonday-Thursday: 7:00AM-6:00PM5:30PMEvery 30 Minutes
553 Copper Beech & The Voyager & Pirates CoveFriday: 7:00AM-5:30PM5:00PMEvery 30 Minutes
610 Minges Park & RideMonday-Thursday: 7:00AM-6:10PM5:50PMEvery 10 Minutes
610 Minges Park & RideFriday: 7:00AM-5:30PM5:10PMEvery 10 Minutes


BusTime Real Time Map & Arrival Predictions

The direct link to BusTime included here provides real time tracking for these routes, including arrival predictions, and upcoming vehicle passenger load occupancy as low, medium or high. For routes which are not currently scheduled to operate, you may see the message “no predictions” for some or all stops. Please check the schedule for operating times or contact us for assistance.


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.