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.
The 2025 service begins Saturday, July 19, and continues every Saturday and Sunday through Aug. 17. OC Fair Express will provide convenient, non-stop service from five locations throughout Orange County directly to the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, running from approximately 10 a.m. to midnight every Saturday and Sunday during the fair.
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OC Fair Express 2025 - Orange County Transportation Authority Enjoy a safe ride home with the OC Fair Express! Get real-time departure times for nearby routes, plan your trip, and view service alerts.
The 2025 service begins Saturday, July 19, and continues every Saturday and Sunday through Aug. 17. OC Fair Express will provide convenient, non-stop service from five locations throughout Orange County directly to the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, running from approximately 10 a.m. to midnight every Saturday and Sunday during the fair.
Juan Lopez Saldana, from the maintenance team, began his career at OCTA in 2025 as a journeyman mechanic. Juan was recognized for his outstanding diagnostic skills and dedication to improving the reliability of the OC Bus fleet.