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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

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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
Requires reduced fare status
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
Requires reduced fare status
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.
Ways to Pay
*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
Requires enrollment
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.
Ways to Pay

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.
Ways to Pay

Perk Program (Employer)

Single Fare (One Way)
$1.25 Requires employer enrollment
Monthly
$69.00
in a calendar month
Requires employer enrollment
Eligible employers provide employees with affordable bus fares that help reduce their transportation costs. About the Perk Program (Employer).
Ways to Pay

Getting Started

New to Wave? Follow our step-by-step guide to start riding.

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