380 Express


The 380 Express is a commuter bus service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. As of 2021, the system provided 44,072 rides over 11,264 annual vehicle revenue hours with 4 buses. The service is operated by Windstar Lines, which is contracted by the East Central Iowa Council of Governments.

History

The 380 Express was begun on October 1, 2018, as a way to reduce congestion during a major roadway construction project around Iowa City. 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. 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.

Service

The 380 Express operates 22 roundtrips per day between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City along Interstate 380. In Cedar Rapids, the service connects with Cedar Rapids Transit at the downtown Ground Transportation Center, as well as at Kirkwood Community College. The service also connects with Coralville Transit at the Coralville Intermodal Center, and with Iowa City Transit, Cambus, and Burlington 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. Regular fares are $3.50, with discounts for children, seniors and those with disabilities.

Fleet

The 380 Express fleet consists of exclusively Windstar Lines-owned Van Hool coach buses. All coaches are equipped with free Wi-Fi, 120V 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.
Fleet numbersPhotoYearMakeModelEnginesTransmission
1942018Van HoolCX45Cummins ISX12Allison B500
271-2732010FreightlinerM2 HEV 35Cummins ISL9Allison EP40 hybrid system
274-2752005MCID4500Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500
276-2772006MCID4500CLDetroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500
278-2792007MCID4500CLDetroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500
2802020sVan HoolCX35Cummins L9Allison B500
323-3252024Van HoolCX45Cummins X12Allison B500
2007-20122009MCID4500CTDetroit Diesel Series 60 EGRAllison B500
6041-60792003MCID4500Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500

Ridership

The ridership statistics shown here are of fixed route services only and do not include demand response services provided by the ECICOG.