Guiding Principles Align transit system design with emerging , post pandemic , travel patterns

In 2019 , OCTA launched the OC Flex microtransit pilot program in two Orange County regions where fixed - route bus service was reduced or eliminated . The eight - passenger vans are smaller than traditional 40 ‑ foot buses and provide app ‑ based , accessible , on ‑ demand transit services , allowing people to share the ride to their destinations . OC Flex furthers OCTA ' s goals of reducing air ...

Service Optimization : A Focus on Efficiency Metrolink hired a contractor to develop a new , data - driven train schedule .

NOTE : Limited Stop Service . No service on weekends , Memorial Day , Independence Day , Labor Day , Thanksgiving Day , Christmas Day or New Years Day . Routing and times subject to change . Morning buses will depart the station once the train arrives and all passengers have boarded . This may be up to six minutes earlier than the time shown above . Afternoon buses are scheduled to arrive a few minutes ...

New and Improved OC Bus App ! The new OC Bus App is here ! It provides the same mobile ticketing convenience as the current OC Bus App but with added features and improvements .

OC Fair Express Enjoy the convenience of taking the OC Fair Express to the fair on Saturdays and Sundays . Avoid traffic and parking headaches with the safest way to travel to and from the OC Fair . The OC Fair Express costs just $ 2 each way , and youth 18 and under ride for free . You can purchase tickets using the OC Bus mobile app or directly when you board .

August Service Change : Routes 35 and 43 35 Fullerton to Costa Mesa via Brookhurst St

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 .

Muir Route 480 is a limited - stop route , making stops only at time check points and other designated stops .

Bus service begins with the formation of the Orange County Transit District ( OCTD ) and consists of five leased buses and three routes serving 25 , 000 passengers a month . The 25 - cent flat fare for local buses with free transfers remains unchanged for six years .