Every trip you take on OC Bus helps reduce emissions. On Earth Day, April 22, celebrate your contribution to a cleaner, more sustainable Orange County by taking a free ride on OC Bus. If you have a Wave card or the Wave mobile app, please tap or scan it – you won't be charged on Earth Day! Discover how our buses support the environment.
Figure Out Your Commute Savings with Our New Calculator
Ever wonder how much money you save by riding OC Bus? Check out our new Commute Calculator. It compares the cost of driving alone with taking OC Bus to calculate annual savings. Gas, parking, and daily commuting expenses can add up quickly.
Alert: OC Bus Paper Passes Will Be Discontinued May 1
Effective May 1, paper passes will no longer be accepted on OC Bus. Instead, download the free Wave app or purchase a Wave card at the OCTA Store or a participating retailer. Exact change will also continue to be accepted. Learn about the different ways to pay your fare.
Ride OC Bus to Work, Shopping and Fun in Anaheim
The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) discontinued services on March 31. OCTA continues providing frequent and reliable public transit service to make traveling easy for residents, visitors and area employees. Here’s a roundup of OC Bus routes that can take you to the Anaheim Resort area.
Thank You for Supporting Our Transit Employees
In honor of Transit Employee Appreciation Day in March, we asked you to share messages of thanks to the OCTA coach operators and maintenance workers who provide safe, reliable transportation for Orange County. You delivered more than 1,500 kind notes! Your good thoughts mean the world to the people who work hard every day to get us where we need to go. There were many great responses. Here are just a few:
⭐ “I appreciate that you all are there to take me home from work at the end of the day. I can't drive and your work is essential to me. Thank you.”
⭐ “Without the bus drivers, I wouldn’t be able to work towards my scholarship. Thank you all :) <3”
⭐ “For those drivers who talk and say, ‘Hi, hello, good afternoon, good morning,’ and so on – thank you! It makes me feel welcomed and less worried. I appreciate it!”
Share OC Bus Feedback for a Chance to Win a $50 Gift Card!
OCTA is participating in a nationwide transit customer survey and we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us provide even better service.
The survey is open until May 10 and is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. In return for your valuable feedback, you’ll be entered in a drawing for a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards. No purchase or payment necessary. View official sweepstakes rules.
Thank you for your time and for being an OC Bus rider.
More Than 300 Dogs and Trainers Practice Riding OC Buses
Last weekend, 333 dogs and their trainers participated in OCTA’s semi-annual Service Animal Training, designed to help prepare animals for the real-world conditions they will encounter while assisting people with disabilities. OCTA has hosted the Service Animal Training for more than a decade to support the important role service animals play in helping people navigate daily life, including using public transportation. The next event will be held in October 2026.
