The Jule
Two Ways to Pay!
1. Jule Smart Pass
Purchase a reloadable smart pass that you can carry in your wallet.
Jule Smart Passes are available for purchase at the Intermodal Transportation Center, located at 950 Elm St.
- Already have a pass? You can register and reload your pass online.
- Have questions? Visit the Jule Smart Pass Help Center.
2. MyJule Mobile Ticketing App
No need to carry cash or a card, simply scan your phone when boarding The Jule and you're on your way!
- Download the MyJule App: Google Play | Apple App Store
Service Hours
Fixed Route - Intermodal
- Monday through Friday, 6:15 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
- Saturday, 8:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
- Sunday, no service
Fixed Route - JFK Transfer
- Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.
- Saturday, 8:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
- Sunday, no service
MiniBus (Paratransit)
- Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.
- Saturday, 8:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
- Sunday, no service
Rack & Ride
All Jule buses are equipped with bike racks for passengers to use free of charge with the purchase of a regular bus fare ticket.
Accessibility
The Jule is open to the public, including persons with disabilities. All Jule buses are equipped with ramps and/or lifts to accommodate mobility devices. All Jule facilities and bus stops are accessible in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Downtown Business Shuttle
The downtown business shuttle provides service between downtown parking areas and many downtown employers. Riders can park in the Port of Dubuque and ride the bus to stops located near their employer - all for free! The shuttle operates on 20-minute routes during peak commute hours, Monday through Friday: 6:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6:35 p.m.
View the Downtown Business Shuttle brochure for a complete list of pickup times and bus stop locations.
Interstate Bus Service
Megabus offers daily bus service between Dubuque and Madison, Wisconsin. The route is operated by Coach USA/Van Galder.
Visit the Megabus website for route and schedule details and to purchase tickets.
2026 Holidays - No Transit Service
- Memorial Day (May 25, 2026)
- Independence Day (July 3, 2026)
- Labor Day (September 7, 2026)
- Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026)
- Christmas Eve (December 24, 2026)
- Christmas Day (December 25, 2026)
- New Year's Eve (December 31, 2026)
- New Year’s Day (January 1, 2027)
The Intermodal Transportation Center will be closed on the dates above as well as the following City Holidays:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19, 2026)
- Juneteenth (June 19, 2026)
- Veterans Day (November 11, 2026)
- Day after Thanksgiving (November 27, 2026)
Bus service will still operate these days.
During periods of snow, ice or other inclement weather that makes travel difficult, The Jule fixed route buses may use the following alternate routes for passenger safety and accident prevention.
For weather related delays and alternate routing notifications, follow The Jule on Facebook, X, or sign up for text and/or email alerts.
- GREEN Jackson/Terrace Heights/Central & GREEN Windsor/Terrace Heights/Central – No service to Terrace Heights. Bus will stop on Casey's on Peru Rd.
- GREEN Jackson/Broadway/Central – No service to Saunders St & Broadway St. Bus will travel on Central Ave.
- ORANGE Clarke/Senior/W. Locust – No service on Madison Hill or Clarke Dr. Bus will travel west on West Locust St.
- GREY Westbound Asbury – No service on Sunset Park Circle. Bus will continue on Kaufmann Ave to Asbury Rd to Sam's Club.
- PURPLE Mall/Walmart/The Rose – No service to Wingate Dr. Bus will travel on Sylvan Dr to Kennedy Mall. No service to The Rose on Lake Ridge Dr. Bus will travel back on Hwy 20.
- PURPLE Mall/Hobby Lobby/Walmart – No service to Wingate Dr. Bus will travel on Sylvan Dr to Kennedy Mall.
- BLUE Hill/Mercy/Loras – No service on Loras Blvd. Bus will travel down West Locust St.
- Park & Ride/Business Shuttle – If large employers are releasing early, schedule will adjust accordingly.
Contact Us
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Operations and Dispatch
Jule Operations and Training Center
949 Kerper Blvd., Dubuque, IA 52001
Fixed-Route Questions:
Phone: 563.589.4196
TTY: 800.735.2942
Mini-Bus Service:
Phone: 563.690.6464
TTY: 800.735.2942
Fax: 563.589.4340
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Staff DirectoryAdministration
Ryan Knuckey | email
Director of Transportation Services
Intermodal Transportation Center
950 Elm St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 563.589.4341
Fax: 563.690.6675
TTY/TRS: 711 or 800-735-2942 (Relay Iowa)
Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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