Transportation
To request transportation for your student, contact your school directly. Learn more about bus eligibility here.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District transportation team is committed to getting your student to and from school safely and on time. With a fleet of 114 buses and 30 vans traveling nearly one million miles every year, we are proud to be a reliable link between home and the classroom.
Our Commitment to Green Energy
We are leading the way in sustainable school transit. Thanks to over $900,000 in grant funding and a partnership with Alliant Energy, our fleet is evolving to include:
- 21 Propane Buses: Reducing emissions throughout Linn County.
- Electric Bus Initiative: Utilizing cutting-edge Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology to power our schools more efficiently.
Free City Transit for Students
In partnership with the City of Cedar Rapids, our students can ride fixed-route city buses for free year-round.
- High Schoolers: Simply show your student ID when boarding.
- Elementary & Middle Schoolers: Ride for free—no ID required.
Report a complaint
Do you have a transportation-related safety, personnel, or behavior concern? For safety, personnel, or behavior complaints, please call 319-558-2318.
Video cameras on transportation vehicles
Contact & Support
Whether you have a question about a route or an after-hours concern, our team is available to assist you.
- Transportation office: 319-558-2318
- Transportation shop: 319-558-2433
- Bus behavior committee: 319-558-2063
- After-hour emergencies: 319-558-2318, extension 1
The transportation department hours are:
- School year hours: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Summer hours: Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.