Skip to main content

OC Bus

Community College Pass

The OCTA Community College Pass Program provides students at all nine Orange County community colleges with free travel on the OC Bus service to school, work or fun on safe, clean and reliable buses.

Unlimited Free Rides.* Big Savings.

Ride OC bus and travel to your school and beyond!
*Registration required. Student fees may apply.

Unlimited Free Rides.* Big Savings.

Ride OC bus and travel to your school and beyond!
*Registration required. Student fees may apply.

Why ride with OC Bus?

Education
Use your ride to prepare, study, or unwind before class.
Explore
Explore new destinations and uncover hidden gems across Orange County.
Sustainability
Every trip helps reduce traffic, lower emissions, and create a cleaner future.

How to Get Your Pass

Review your school’s instructions. Check your school’s website for information and details relating to the OCTA Community College Pass.

1

Download the OC Bus mobile app

Download the OC Bus App to your mobile smartphone from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

2

Create an account

Once you have downloaded the OC Bus app, create your account using the email you use to register for your classes.

3

Using the app

Your pass will appear in the “My Ticket” section. Please wait at least 72 hours for your pass to show up on the app.

4

Boarding the bus

When you board the OC Bus, scan the pass on your mobile device.

Find Your Route Number

Many OC Bus routes lead right to your campus.

Select your school to view bus routes.

Select your school to view bus routes.

Ride to school, work, shopping, and the beach for FREE!

Orange County is packed with great destinations easily reached by OC Bus. Use your pass to explore!

Newport Back Bay
The 10.5-mile Back Bay Loop Trail is the perfect place to unwind by walking or cycing. Bring your bike onboard the bus! Along the way, discover parks, inlets, and science and interpretive centers.
The Lab Anti-Mall, Costa Mesa
LAB stands for Little American Business, and this collection of non-chain stores, eateries and art installations is out of the ordinary.
asdfasdfsadf
asdf asdf asdf asdf asdf sadf
Get real-time departure times with the Transit App.

1. Get real-time departure times for nearby routes, plan your trip, and view service alerts.

2. Download the FREE Transit App from the Apple Store or Google Play Store

How to Ride OC Bus

Free Group Training

Our new Transit Training workshops are the perfect solution for those who want to develop confident bus-riding skills online before heading out to explore Orange County.

In addition to English, workshops are available upon request in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Mandarin. Designed for groups of 10 to 20 people, registrants can participate from home or campus.

Have More Questions?

Click your college’s logo below or refer to the map above to contact your school’s administrator.