Enjoy & Explore OC This Summer—Without the Stress of Driving
Summer in Orange County means sun, fun, and world-class destinations—and you don’t need a car to enjoy it all! Whether you’re heading to the beach, catching a local fair, shopping and dining, or celebrating at vibrant festivals, OCTA has your ride covered.
Discover easy, affordable, and relaxing ways to connect to everything OC has to offer while making the journey part of the adventure.
Get to the OC Fair Non-Stop from 5 Locations—Only $2 Each Way
The OC Fair Express is back, ready to connect you to rides, music, pig races and amazing food on weekends from July 19 through August 17. This year, the service expands to five departure locations and will drop you directly inside the OC Fair for easier access to the fairgrounds.
Enjoy this safe, hassle-free alternative to driving and parking with super low fares—only $2 each way for adults, free for youth under 18, and 75 cents for seniors. In addition, you can use OC Bus regular passes and community college passes.
Buses will arrive every 30 minutes from five locations, including Anaheim (ARTIC), Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, Fullerton and Santa Ana.
Remember to buy OC Fair tickets before you go—they’re not available on site.
Start Your Summer Adventure at the Train Station
With 42 trip ideas, weekly and monthly sweepstakes, and a website packed with great ideas, there’s something for everyone as part of Metrolink’s "All Aboard Summer!" offering.
Are you looking for a beachy, historic, or thrilling vibe? Discover the perfect destination with our fun quiz—there are no wrong answers! And because the cost of Metrolink weekend travel is so inexpensive ($10 systemwide Saturday/Sunday, kids 17 and under ride free), you might be able to take several trips this summer.
Remember to enter the weekly drawing for a chance to win two roundtrip Metrolink tickets AND a monthly drawing for a $100 gift card plus two roundtrip Metrolink tickets.
Our recent winner Rajindar Singh used his tickets to travel to the San Clemente Pier and commented, “The turquoise color of the ocean is incredible. It was like being in Spain or Portugal but better. San Clemente has done a great job by offering trolleys to shops & restaurants.”
What are you waiting for? All Aboard Summer! Learn more here.
Stress Less, Ride More: Free Trolleys Make Summer Travel Simple
Looking for a hassle-free way to enjoy Orange County’s beautiful beaches and coastal towns this summer? Take advantage of the free trolley services available in Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano. These trolleys offer convenient, reliable transportation with multiple routes running every 15 to 30 minutes, making it easy to explore shops, parks, beaches, festivals, and restaurants.
Many trolleys connect to one another and stop at Metrolink stations so you can extend your adventure across several destinations. Make a day of it and enjoy!
These free services operate through Labor Day and beyond in some cities and are partially funded by Measure M, Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements.
Learn more about the trolleys and watch trolley videos here.
See How We Roll
Step behind the scenes and see the hard work that goes into keeping our buses ready for you! At OC Bus, we work hard every day to make sure your ride is smooth, safe and clean.
Share Your Thoughts on Safeguarding the San Clemente Rail Line
We’re studying potential solutions that will safeguard rail operations near San Clemente and would like to hear your thoughts. Both Metrolink and the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner use this section of rail and we’re working to make it safe for generations to come.
Please join us for a webinar that seeks input on OCTA’s Coastal Rail Resiliency Study (CRRS) and evaluates strategies to keep trains running along seven miles of vulnerable coastline between Dana Point and the San Diego County line.
