 A 380 Express bus in Iowa City | |
| Locale | Cedar Rapids,Coralville andIowa City,Iowa, US |
|---|---|
| Service area | Johnson andLinn counties |
| Service type | Commuter bus service |
| Routes | 1 |
| Stops | 6 |
| Fleet | 5 (2024) |
| Annual ridership | 44,072 (2021) |
| Website | 380 Express |
The380 Express is acommuter bus service betweenCedar Rapids andIowa City. As of 2021, the system provided 44,072 rides over 11,264 annual vehicle revenue hours with 4 buses.[1] The service is operated by Windstar Lines, which is contracted by the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG).
The 380 Express was begun on October 1, 2018, as a way to reduce congestion during a major roadway construction project around Iowa City.[2] Service was only intended to continue for the duration of construction until 2025. Service began with weekday service, and from September to December 2019, Saturday service was added to the schedule.[3] As of 2023, there is no long term funding source in place, leaving the future of the service in doubt, despite increasing ridership in 2022.[4]
The 380 Express operates 22 roundtrips per day betweenCedar Rapids andIowa City along Interstate 380. In Cedar Rapids, the service connects withCedar Rapids Transit at the downtown Ground Transportation Center, as well as atKirkwood Community College. The service also connects withCoralville Transit at the Coralville Intermodal Center, and withIowa City Transit,Cambus, andBurlington Trailways in downtown Iowa City.
Hours of operation for the system are Monday through Friday from 4:52 A.M. to 9:02 P.M. There is no service on Saturdays and Sundays.[5] Regular fares are $3.50, with discounts for children, seniors and those with disabilities.[6]
The 380 Express fleet consists of exclusively Windstar Lines-ownedVan Hoolcoach buses. All coaches are equipped with freeWi-Fi, 110V power outlets and USB ports, lavatory, and reclining seats with 3-point seat belts. The coaches are also equipped with a wheelchair lift with two wheelchair securement areas on each coach.[7]
| Fleet Numbers | Photo | Year | Make | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194 |  | 2018 | Van Hool | CX45 | |
| 280 |  | Van Hool | CX35 | ||
| 323-325 |  | 2024 | Van Hool | CX45 |
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The ridership statistics shown here are of fixed route services only and do not include demand response services provided by the ECICOG.[8]