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OC Bus

Overview

Simple guides and tricks to make getting to your destination easy!

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1. Plan Your Ride

Rider Tip: Show up at least 10 minutes before your bus is scheduled to arrive to ensure that you have plenty of time.
Plan Your Trip

The Transit App has real-time bus information that helps OC Bus riders plan and track their trips and view arrival and departure times. Use our rider tools to help you catch the bus, pay your fare, and more.

Use the Transit App
Routes & Schedules

Once you know which route you want, you need to know when the buses run on that route. You will need to view the route’s schedules (days and times it runs). If you don’t know how to use bus schedules, learn how to read the schedule.

View our routes
How to Pay

After you decide when to arrive at your bus stop, you need to have payment ready. You can either buy a ticket on the bus, use our mobile app, purchase by mail, phone or at an OCTA location.

View all ways to pay


2. Riding the Bus

Rider Tip: Have exact fare or use the OC Bus mobile app. You can use coins and/or dollar bills, but our fareboxes can’t make change.
Check for Alerts

Before you arrive to your bus stop, check any delays or alerts that may affect your trip.  You can view rider alerts or view system improvements to see if your route is affected. If you would like text alerts sent to you sign up for text alerts.

Rider Tools
Boarding

The driver will not make change, so please pay with exact change.  Have your money ready before you board.  Insert your money in the fare box next to the driver as you board or swipe your pass.

Fares and Passes
Follow the Bus Rules

Enjoy the bus ride and follow the basic riding rules. There are several helpful rider tips and basic riding rules to follow to keep OCTA buses running smoothly for you and others. View tips and rules for riding OCTA buses. 

Riding Tips


3. Exiting the Bus

Rider Tip: Always board through the front door. All OCTA buses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Signal the Driver
Prior to reaching your destination, pull the cord OR tap the tape to alert the bus driver that your bus stop is approaching.
Gather Belongings
Make sure that you don’t leave anything behind - gather your belongings and any trash that you may have.
Exit Through the Rear
Once the bus has stopped, exit through the rear door and continue to your final destination. Thanks for riding OC Bus!
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