Wave launches October 15!
Discover an easier way to pay and ride OC Bus FREE from October 15 to 31. Learn more.
Fares
Always Get the Best Fare
With Wave, free transfers and fare capping are included. Fare capping means you'll stop getting charged once you’ve paid the daily or monthly limit. After that, the rest of your rides will be free that day or calendar month. About Best Fare Guarantee
Regular Fare
Single Fare (One Way)
$2.00
Ride FREE with Wave after spending:
$4.50
in a day
$69.00
in a calendar month
Ride FREE with Contactless Payment after spending:
$5.00
in a day with no monthly capping
Up to three children (age 5 and under) ride free with each fare-paying customer. Use your Wave card to receive a free 2-hour transfer. Fare capping resets each day and calendar month.
Ways to Pay
*Cash payments do not include free transfers or capping.
Reduced Fares
Riders can apply for reduced fares on OCTA's transit system if they meet the eligibility requirements. About Reduced Fares
Senior and Disabled Fares
Single Fare (One Way)
$0.75 Requires reduced fare status
Ride FREE with Wave after spending:
$1.35
in a day
$22.25
in a calendar month
Riders 60 years and older and persons with disabilities can apply for reduced fares. If asked, you must show proper identification. About Reduced Fares.
Ways to Pay
*Cash payments do not include free transfers or capping.
College Student
Single Fare (One Way)
$2.00 Requires reduced fare status
Ride FREE with Wave after spending:
$4.50
in a day
$46.00
in a calendar month
Students enrolled in 9 or more units a semester can enjoy reduced monthly fares. About College Fares. Also available for students are the Community College and University programs.
*Cash payments do not include free transfers or capping.
Youth Ride Free Program
Single Fare (One Way)
FREE Requires reduced fare status
Requires reduced fare status Youth 6 to 18 ride free throughout Orange County. Youth 5 and under ride free with a paying adult. About Youth Ride Free.
Ways to Pay
OC ACCESS Eligible Fixed Route Fare
Single Fare (One Way)
$0.25 Requires enrollment
Ride FREE with Wave after spending:
$1.35
in a day
$22.25
in a calendar month
This fare applies to OC Bus fixed-route service and is available for qualified OC ACCESS riders. OC Bus fixed-route fares differ from OC ACCESS fares. About OC ACCESS.
Ways to Pay
*Cash payments do not include free transfers or capping.
Specialty Fares
These fares are designed for college and university students and employers.
Community College Program
Single Fare (One Way)
FREE Registration required
Registration required Students at all nine Orange County community colleges ride free on OC Bus. About the Community College Program.
University Program
Monthly Fare
$45.00 Registration required
Registration required
Chapman, Cal State Fullerton and UC Irvine students can ride OC Bus at a discounted rate. About the University Program.
Perk Program (Employer)
Single Fare (One Way)
$1.25 Requires employer enrollment
Monthly
$69.00
in a calendar month
Eligible employers provide employees with affordable bus fares that help reduce their transportation costs. About the Perk Program (Employer).
Getting Started
New to Wave? Follow our step-by-step guide to start riding.
