OCTA

Several Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus routes service the campus.

Bus Books are located in the Parking Office lobby and at the Student Center in the Courtyard Study Lounge.

UCI - OCTA University Pass

Want a ride 24/7?
You've got it with the "University Pass" Program. This new UCI program gives you unlimited access to the Orange County Transportation Authority's (OCTA) extensive bus system, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can ride to and from the campus, shopping, even the beach-anywhere in Orange County. University Pass is a joint Program between OCTA and UC Irvine's Parking and Transportation Services Office.

How does "University Pass" Work?
Under the "University Pass" Program, UCI faculty, staff and students will be able to purchase a "University Pass" card for a $95 membership fee. This pass is good for unlimited regular service on OCTA buses throughout the county. Just swipe your card and go!

Who can get "University Pass" Card Membership?

• All students currently enrolled in UCI classes with a current photo ID card
• All faculty and staff currently employed by UCI (Main Campus) with a UCI Staff ID card
• Medical Center employees with Medical Center ID do not qualify for this program (contact Medical Center Rideshare for information)

How do I become a"University Pass" Card Member?
Just stop by the Parking and Transportation Services Office to join the "University Pass" Program. The present "University Pass" card is valid from member enrollment until June 30, 2010.

"University Pass" Member Benefits

• Pass discounted 86% compared to OCTA monthly passes
• No hunting for parking
• Read, study, or sleep on the bus
• Great for those on a budget

Any Restrictions?

• "University Pass" membership is not valid for Express Routes and ACCESS buses (for seniors and disabled only).
• If you take non-OCTA bus lines (i.e., Long Beach Transit, MTA, Irvine "I-Shuttle") you'll have to pay the full fare.
• "University Pass" membership is non-transferable. Use of the University Pass card by non-members will result in termination of "University Pass" card privileges for the member.
• "University Pass" is invalid if user leaves UCI.

How can you help?
Using bus services reduces vehicles on the road, parking demand and emissions. We encourage you to become a "University Pass" member today!

For more information contact UCI's Sustainable Transportation Program at (949) 824-7433.

OCTA Metrolink Shuttle

The following is the weekday schedule for the Tustin Metrolink Shuttle (Route 473), effective June 8th, 2008:

Incentives

Registered employees and graduate students who ride the OCTA bus are also eligible to receive Sustainable Transportation incentives.

Employees who ride the bus and do not purchase parking permits may register to receive either a CSA Permit (2 days of parking/month).

The CSA Permit is valid in general or reserved (except lot 80) parking when one box on the permit is dated.

Employees must register at the Parking and Transportation Services Office to receive incentives.

Graduate Students who are employed by the university are eligible for the Employee/Graduate Student Incentives. Graduate students who are not employed by the campus may register for Student ST Incentives.