With summer just around the corner, Orange County youth can look forward to carefree, car-free travel to destinations such as Knotts Berry Farm, the beach, sports, shopping, summer jobs and more. The OC Bus Youth Ride Free pass allows youth ages 6 to 18 to ride all OC Bus fixed-route buses every day for free. The pass requires parental approval and is distributed through K-12 schools in ...
Portions of this article appeared in Metrolink Matters, the Metrolink blog. A great destination for all ages, Zoomars is open to visitors. Click here for information about traveling by train. Zoomars at River Street Ranch is an expansive family-owned and operated petting zoo and activities center in San Juan Capistrano. Run by the Almquist family and their partners, the center features over ...
Bus Service Change Improvements – Efective May 11, 2025 The Bus Service Change Improvements provide a summary of adjustments to OC Bus. To improve service quality and reliability, changes include the extension of Route 553 from ARTIC to Disneyland Resort along Katella Ave. and Harbor Blvd., schedule adjustments to better serve summer beach trafic and minor schedule changes to reduce wait times.
For families ready to enjoy a fun and safe adventure out of the house, a trip on Metrolink to San Juan Capistrano is filled with excitement. First there’s the train ride, but there are a bunch of family-friendly activities too. All our suggested activities are within easy walking distance and can be enjoyed outside in the fresh air.
Summer in Orange County is packed with amazing events at awesome places. It’s also full of people, cars, and crowded parking lots. Free summer shuttles in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, and Dana Point make it easy to enjoy the fun without the hassle. Partially funded by OC Go (also known as Measure M), many of these shuttles connect to each other, to transit ...
Bus Service Change Improvements – Efective August 10, 2025 The OC Bus Service Change Improvements provide a summary of upcoming adjustments aimed at improving service quality and reliability. Changes include frequency improvements, better connections with Metrolink, and schedule adjustments to enhance on-time performance across the system.
Environmental considerations are a key factor as OCTA moves forward with its commitment to a balanced and sustainable Orange County. View OCTA's Federal Legislative Platform 2025-26 here. View OCTA's State Legislative Platform 2025-26 here.
Bus Service Change Improvements – Efective August 10, 2025 The OC Bus Service Change Improvements provide a summary of upcoming adjustments aimed at improving service quality and reliability. Changes include frequency improvements, better connections with Metrolink, and schedule adjustments to enhance on-time performance across the system.
OCTA has approved $10.7 million for 15 projects aimed at improving water quality throughout Orange County. These projects are funded through OC Go, also known as Measure M, Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements. OC Go includes funding for an Environmental Cleanup Program that awards funding on a competitive basis to cities and the county for projects that ...
The Buena Park Station is ideal for those looking to spend the day at Knott's Berry Farm. This Metrolink station is a short ride away from all the fun. There is plenty to enjoy at Knott's, from white-knuckle roller coaster rides to exploring unique shops and restaurants. Nearby is the sister theme park, Soak City if fun for your family involves lots of splashing about.