Important: OC Fair admission tickets are available for advance purchased online. Tickets may also be purchased at the venue on the day of the event, subject to availability.
Enjoy a safe ride in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus, complete with free Wi-Fi and phone chargers (available on most buses). Avoid drinking and driving – choose a safer, more convenient and environmentally-friendly option.
The OC Fair Express departs from six locations on Saturdays and Sundays.
Already have a Wave card or the Wave mobile app? You can use it to ride the OC Fair Express. New to Wave? Download the Wave app to purchase your OC Fair Express tickets, or choose from other available payment options.
Use a contactless card (such as a debit or credit card) that is equipped with wireless technology that allows you to “tap to pay” at the validator. Using your phone’s digital wallet, you can also use Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Cash will be accepted for payment, but please have exact change.
The OC Fair Express operates on weekends only, based on expected fair attendance and past ridership. For weekday travel to the fairgrounds, visitors can use regular OC Bus Routes 47, 55, and 178, which serve the area.
Yes, all six pickup locations have free parking.
Yes, regular Wave cards and the Wave mobile app are accepted on the OC Fair Express. This includes senior and disabled fares, the Community College Pass, the Youth Ride Free Pass, and other standard OC Bus fares. For those needing to purchase an OC Fair Express ticket, the Wave app provides a convenient option for purchasing.
Yes, the OC Fair Express buses are fully accessible to wheelchair users. These buses are equipped with ramps and have designated areas for secure wheelchair placement.
The OC Fair Express service provides direct transportation between pickup locations and the OC Fair with no stops in between.
There is no discount on fair admission for OC Fair Express riders, because OC Fair admission tickets must be purchased online in advance and are not available at the entrance gate. However, taking the bus still offers savings compared to the $15 parking fee at the fairgrounds. Also, riders aged 18 and under can use the OC Fair Express for free.
