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OC Bus

Senior & Disabled Fares

Fares valid for persons 60 and older, persons with disabilities and Medicare cardholders. For more information, visit the Reduced Fares page.

When purchasing or using senior or disabled fares, you must show proper identification.

About Senior and Disabled Fares

  • Must show proof of age, disability or Medicare card to coach operator.

  • Senior citizens (age 60 & older) must show a valid driver’s license, California DMV ID card, Medicare card or OCTA Senior Reduced Fare ID card as proof of age when purchasing and using reduced fares.

  • Persons with disabilities see page 4 for a list of accepted Reduced Fare ID Cards.

  • Fares and policies are subject to change. Some restrictions apply. Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and subject to OCTA’s Schedule of Tariffs.

Reduced Fare ID

Paying on the Bus

OC Bus fare boxes accept all coins (except pennies) and bills $10 and under. Have exact fare ready when boarding, fare boxes do not make change.

Cash Fare

$0.75

Cost per boarding: no transfers issued

ACCESS Eligible Fixed Route Cash Fare

$0.25

Cost per boarding: no transfers issued
OCTA ACCESS ID required

One Day Pass

$1.50

Sold by coach operator on board
Valid until 2:59 am the following day of purchase

OC Express Fares

These are the additional fares that are required when riding premium OC Express Routes 206 and 213.

OC Express Fare

$3.50

Cost per boarding: no transfers issued

OC Express Transfer Fare

$2.75

If using a regular OC bus pass or valid transfer, an additional fare is required.

One Day Pass

$7.00

Sold by coach operator on board
Valid until 2:59 am the following day of purchase

Express Fares

These are the additional fares required when riding premium Express Routes 701, 721 and 794.

Express Cash Fare

$6.00

Cost per boarding: no transfers issued

Express Transfer Fare

$5.25

If using a regular OC Bus pass or valid transfer, an additional fare is required,

On Day Express Fare

$12.00

Sold by coach operator on board
Valid until 2:59 am the following day of purchase

Prepaid Bus Passes

Prepaid One Day Pass

$1.35

30-Day Pass

$180.00

Express 30-Day Pass

$180.00

OC Express 30-Day Pass

$105.00

Where to Buy Passes
OC Bus App
Everything you’ll need to plan, pay, and ride OC Bus can be found with our comprehensive mobile ticketing app. Simply download the app and begin using your smartphone to ride.

About the App