Skip the Traffic. Ride to the OC Fair for Just $2 Each Way
The OC Fair Express is back, making it easier than ever to get to the OC Fair. Ride every weekend from July 18 through August 16. With service from six convenient locations, the OC Fair Express drops you off right inside the fairgrounds.
Adults ride for just $2 each way and seniors pay only 75 cents each way. Use Wave for added convenience. Youth 18 and under ride free with the Youth Ride Free program.
Buses run every 30 minutes from Anaheim (ARTIC), Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Hills, and Santa Ana, giving riders an easy, affordable way to get to the fair.
Kick off the season with us on Saturday, July 18, at 9:30 a.m. at ARTIC. Enjoy games and refreshments before boarding the first bus to the fair.
The first 100 guests will receive a free ride to the OC Fair. You can also RSVP by July 16 for a chance to win a special prize. No purchase or payment is necessary. View official rules on our website.
Open the Doors to Adventure with Metrolink
Make this summer one to remember by visiting our website to discover new places to explore without the stress of driving.
There's an adventure for everyone. Take our fun destination quiz to find your perfect trip—there are no wrong answers. Then explore more than 40 trip ideas and enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a $100 gift card. No purchase or payment is necessary.
Ride Metrolink anywhere in the system on Saturdays and Sundays for just $10. Kids 17 and under ride free on weekends with a paying adult. That means you can enjoy one adventure—or several—all summer long.
Senior Mobility Program Helps Older Adults Stay Connected
Through OCTA's Senior Mobility Program, older adults throughout Orange County can access local transportation services for everyday trips, including medical appointments, grocery shopping, senior centers, work and social activities. The program is provided through participating Orange County cities and community organizations, helping to fill transportation gaps.
OCTA recently approved continued funding for the program through 2031, ensuring these services remain available for years to come. Funded by Measure M, the program provided more than 286,000 rides during the last fiscal year and has helped older adults take nearly 3.5 million trips since it began.
A Piece of Rail History Finds a New Home in San Juan Capistrano
If you've ridden Metrolink through San Juan Capistrano, you've crossed an important piece of Orange County rail history.
As part of the recent San Juan Creek Bridge replacement project, OCTA preserved a cast-iron plaque from the original 1917 railroad bridge and presented it to the City of San Juan Capistrano. The plaque is one of the few remaining pieces of the historic bridge, which carried passenger and freight trains across San Juan Creek for more than a century.
In October 2025, rail service successfully shifted onto the newly constructed San Juan Creek Bridge, marking a major milestone in efforts to modernize rail infrastructure along the corridor. The new bridge is designed to provide safer, more reliable rail service for years to come, while the preserved plaque helps keep a small piece of Orange County's rail history alive.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with OC Bus & Metrolink
This July, hop aboard OC Bus or Metrolink and explore Orange County one scoop at a time by visiting ice cream shops within easy walking distance of transit stops. Before you head out, use the free Transit App to plan your route, check real-time arrivals and find the best transit connections. Check Metrolink schedules for the Anaheim, Orange, and Fullerton locations below.
Han's Homemade Ice Cream – Anaheim
440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA
Paradis Ice Cream – Old Towne Orange
30 Plaza Square, Orange, CA
The Ice Cream Shack – Old Towne Orange
238 W. Chapman Ave., Suite 100, Orange, CA
Sweet Scoops Homemade Ice Cream – Fullerton
135 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA
Dolce Gelato – Laguna Beach
247 Broadway St., Laguna Beach, CA
Joe’s Italian Ice – Anaheim
2201 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA
