Find the Right OC Bus Route, Time, Stop & Fare
An OCTA bus schedule search can mean dozens of different OC Bus routes. The current system includes local fixed routes, community routes, Metrolink Stationlink services, OC Bus Rapid routes and a Santa Ana city shuttle.
OCTA’s current route directory was updated August 9, 2026. Use this guide to identify the correct route first, then check its timetable, exact stop, live arrival, fare, service alert and connection before leaving.
How to Find an OCTA Bus Schedule Fast
Do not start by guessing a departure time. First identify your route number or origin and destination. OCTA publishes separate timetables for every route, and schedules are updated quarterly.
Use the OCTA Trip Planner if you do not know your route.
Match route number and destination.
Check the terminal or destination shown on the bus.
Use the stop number for real-time arrival tools.
Confirm there is no detour or stop closure.
OC Bus Rider Guide
Current OCTA Schedule Update
OCTA’s current online route directory is dated August 9, 2026. OCTA states that schedules are updated quarterly, so an old PDF, screenshot or bookmarked timetable may no longer match the active schedule.
Five Types of OCTA Bus Routes
Routes 1–99 form the main OC Bus network across Orange County.
Routes 100–199 serve more targeted local travel corridors and communities.
Routes 453, 472, 473 and 480 connect rail stations with major employment and education destinations.
Limited-stop rapid routes provide faster service on several high-demand corridors.
Route 862 connects the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Intermodal Center with the Civic Center.
OC Bus connects with Metrolink, Amtrak, LA Metro, Foothill Transit, Riverside Transit Agency and local city services.
OCTA Local Bus Routes 1–99
Use this directory to identify your corridor. After finding the route, open OCTA’s official schedule and select the direction you need.
| Route | Official corridor | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Beach – San Clemente | Long coastal Orange County corridor |
| 25 | Fullerton – Huntington Beach | North OC to beach travel |
| 26 | Fullerton – Placentia | North Orange County |
| 29/A | La Habra – Huntington Beach | Beach Boulevard corridor |
| 30 | Cerritos – Anaheim | Cerritos / Anaheim travel |
| 33 | Fullerton – Huntington Beach | Magnolia-area corridor |
| 35 | Fullerton – Costa Mesa | Brookhurst corridor |
| 37 | La Habra – Fountain Valley | North-to-central OC travel |
| 38 | Cerritos – Anaheim Hills | Cross-county east-west trips |
| 42/A | Long Beach – Orange | Long Beach to Orange |
| 43 | Fullerton – Costa Mesa | Harbor Boulevard corridor |
| 46 | Seal Beach – Orange | Seal Beach to Orange |
| 47 | Fullerton – Balboa | Fullerton to Newport/Balboa |
| 50 | Long Beach – Orange | Katella corridor |
| 53 | Anaheim – Irvine | Anaheim to Irvine |
| 54 | Garden Grove – Orange | Garden Grove / Orange |
| 55 | Santa Ana – Newport Beach | Santa Ana to coastal Newport |
| 56 | Garden Grove – Orange | Central OC local travel |
| 57 | Brea – Newport Beach | State College/Bristol corridor |
| 59 | Anaheim – Irvine | Anaheim to Irvine |
| 60 | Long Beach – Tustin | West-to-central OC travel |
| 64 | Huntington Beach – Tustin | Bolsa / Westminster / Tustin corridor |
| 66 | Huntington Beach – Irvine | Beach-to-Irvine travel |
| 70 | Sunset Beach – Tustin | West county to Tustin |
| 71 | Yorba Linda – Newport Beach | North-east OC to coast |
| 72 | Sunset Beach – Tustin | Westminster / Tustin travel |
| 76 | Huntington Beach – John Wayne Airport | SNA airport travel |
| 79 | Tustin – Newport Beach | Tustin to Newport |
| 83 | Fullerton – Laguna Hills | Regional north/south corridor |
| 85 | Mission Viejo – Laguna Niguel | South Orange County |
| 86 | Costa Mesa – Mission Viejo | Costa Mesa / Irvine / Mission Viejo |
| 89 | Mission Viejo – Laguna Beach | Mission Viejo to Laguna Beach |
| 90 | Tustin – Dana Point | Tustin to south-coast travel |
| 91 | Laguna Hills – San Clemente | South Orange County |
OCTA Routes 100–199
Bus Connections from Metrolink Stations
Rapid Routes 529, 543, 553 & 560
OC Bus Rapid routes are useful when a limited-stop service matches your corridor. Do not assume a Rapid bus serves every local stop on the equivalent corridor.
How Major OC Bus Corridors Connect
This simplified orientation graphic is not an official route map. Use OCTA’s individual route map for exact streets and stops.
OCTA Bus Fare & Fare-Capping Guide
OCTA’s current regular one-way fare is $2.00. Wave provides free transfers and daily/monthly fare capping. Contactless payment also offers a daily cap, while cash does not include transfers or fare capping.
Pay using Wave Card, Wave App, contactless payment or exact cash.
After reaching the daily Wave fare cap, additional eligible rides are free for that day.
Wave stops charging regular riders after the monthly cap is reached.
Contactless payments receive the listed daily cap but no monthly fare capping.
Reduced & Special Fares
| Rider type | Fare | Important requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Senior / Disabled | $0.75 single ride | Reduced-fare eligibility/status required |
| Youth age 6–18 | Free | Youth Ride Free eligibility / Wave card |
| Children age 5 and under | Free | Up to three ride free with a fare-paying customer |
| OC ACCESS eligible fixed-route rider | $0.25 | Enrollment required |
| Community-college students | Free | Registration required |
Which OCTA Payment Method Is Best?
How to Check When Your OCTA Bus Is Coming
OCTA provides several tools for real-time or upcoming bus arrivals. For the most useful result, know your route number, direction and stop number.
Locate the stop number posted at your OC Bus stop.
Use Next Ride, Text4Next or Transit App.
Choose your route number when multiple buses share a stop.
Confirm the destination shown with the estimated arrival.
OCTA recommends reaching the stop about 10 minutes early.
Check Detours Before Leaving
OCTA publishes weekly rider alerts and longer-term construction/event detours. Alert information changes faster than the quarterly timetable, so recheck it on your travel day.
Get Route-Specific OCTA Alerts on Your Phone
Text4Alerts can send detour, schedule-change and other route-impact information directly to your phone.
Which OCTA Bus Goes to John Wayne Airport?
OCTA’s current route directory lists Route 76: Huntington Beach – John Wayne Airport. It is the route to check first when your trip involves SNA and the Talbert/MacArthur corridor.
John Wayne Airport Map
Use this map for location context. Use OCTA’s Route 76 timetable and live tools for the exact boarding point and bus time.
- Search Route 76 in OCTA’s current schedule directory.
- Confirm whether your trip is airport-bound or Huntington Beach-bound.
- Check the stop number before using Text4Next.
- Review rider alerts before leaving.
- Arrive about 10 minutes before the scheduled bus.
- Add extra time when catching a flight.
Connecting OC Bus with Rail & Other Transit
Accessible OC Bus & Paratransit Options
OCTA’s rider guide states that all OCTA buses are accessible to persons with disabilities. Riders who cannot use fixed-route OC Bus because of qualifying physical or cognitive limitations may be eligible for OC ACCESS.
How to Ride an OCTA Bus
- Plan your trip. Enter your starting point, destination, date and time in OCTA’s Trip Planner.
- Check your route and direction. Do not rely only on the route number; confirm the destination shown on the bus.
- Check alerts. Look for detours or temporary stop closures before walking to the stop.
- Arrive early. OCTA recommends arriving around 10 minutes before the scheduled departure.
- Board through the front door. Have your Wave card, contactless payment or exact cash ready.
- Watch your stop. Before your destination, pull the cord or press the stop-request tape.
- Exit through the rear. Gather your belongings and leave through the rear door when possible.
Official Schedule, Fare & Live-Bus Tools
Current route directory, route numbers, route PDFs and Digital Bus Book.
Open Routes & SchedulesEnter origin, destination, date and time to find route options, durations and transfers.
Open Trip PlannerRegular fare, reduced fares, youth, Wave, contactless payment, cash and fare capping.
Open OCTA FaresLive map showing nearby stops and buses.
Open Next RideText stop and route information to receive upcoming bus arrivals.
Open Text4NextTrip planning and real-time OC Bus information through Transit Royale.
Open Transit App GuideWeekly alerts, construction detours, stop closures and route changes.
Open Rider AlertsBoarding, fare, stop-request and exiting guidance for first-time riders.
Open How-to-Ride GuideOCTA Bus Schedule FAQs
Where can I find the current OCTA bus schedule?
Use OCTA’s official Routes & Schedules page or Digital Bus Book. The current online route directory is dated August 9, 2026.
How much is an OCTA bus fare?
The current regular one-way OC Bus fare is $2.00. Reduced and special fares are available for eligible riders.
How do I track an OCTA bus live?
Use OCTA Next Ride, Text4Next or the Transit App. Text4Next lets you send your stop number and route number to 628246 for upcoming arrival information.
How early should I arrive for an OCTA bus?
OCTA recommends arriving at the bus stop about 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Does OCTA accept cash?
Yes. Cash is accepted onboard for single rides, but exact fare is required and the farebox does not make change. Cash does not include free transfers or fare capping.
Does OCTA have free transfers?
Wave Card, Wave App and contactless payment include a free two-hour transfer. Cash payments do not include free transfers.
Which OCTA bus goes to John Wayne Airport?
OCTA’s current route directory lists Route 76 between Huntington Beach and John Wayne Airport.
Are OCTA buses wheelchair accessible?
OCTA states that all OC Bus vehicles are accessible to persons with disabilities. Eligible riders unable to use fixed-route service may also qualify for OC ACCESS.
What are OC Bus Rapid routes?
The current OC Bus Rapid routes are 529, 543, 553 and 560. They provide limited-stop service on selected high-demand corridors.
How do I know if my OCTA route is on detour?
Check OCTA’s Rider Alerts page or subscribe to Text4Alerts. To subscribe by text, send JOIN followed by your route number or numbers to 91923.