What is a Youth Ride Free Pass?
Free Rides
Discover new destinations and hidden gems in Orange County while saving money!
Free Rides
Discover new destinations and hidden gems in Orange County while saving money!
Featured Locations
The Lab Anti-Mall, Costa Mesa
This collection of fun small businesses, eateries and art installations is a great place to visit.
Back Bay Trail, near Newport Beach
This beautiful 2.8-mile loop is popular for hiking and running and takes a little less than an hour to complete. Bring your bike onboard the bus!
Newport Beach
With 10 miles of coastline, this is a great spot to enjoy the sand, pier, ocean, and boardwalk.
What Do Youths Say about OC Bus?
Since the program began in 2021, more than 30,000 youths have enrolled through 600 K-12 schools. Here’s what other youths have to say.
"I like the OCTA Youth Ride Free pass because it is a convenient, safe, and economic way to get to school or wherever else I want to go."
Adam Z., 12th Grade
"OC Buses are among the cleanest public transportation I've been on. They're incredibly accessible and the Youth Ride Free Pass allows me to explore OC with my friends for free!"
Lana N., 12th Grade
Transit App
1. Get real-time departure times for nearby routes, plan your trip, and view service alerts.
2. Download the FREE Transit App from the Apple Store or Google Play Store
Learn to Ride OC Bus
Free Group Training Online
Our new Transit Training workshops are the perfect solution for those who want to develop confident bus-riding skills online before heading out to explore Orange County. In addition to English, workshops are available upon request in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Mandarin. Designed for groups of 10 to 20 people, registrants can participate from the comfort and safety of their homes.
Grant Funds Offer Many Benefits
The program is grant-funded by the California Department of Transportation and the California Air Resources Board through California Climate Investments which help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy, and improve public health and the environment.
