Transportation Resources


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| General Transportation Services |
City of Irvine - TRIPS Program (949) 724-7433 Service: Available to Irvine residents with permanent disabilities, and senior citizens over 65 years of age. Enrollment for eligible use is required. The program currently has a registration processing period of up to 90 days for services that include: medical appointments, work, school, social, etc. Call for the availability for grocery shopping and Senior Center Shuttle Service. Cost: $1.90 one way to any location in Irvine. Transportation to other areas is limited and costs range from $3.80 to $7.60 depending on location and distance. Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays are contingent on demand. Service is available for any purpose with the specified boundary area. For more information, call the TRIPS office Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at (949) 724-7433.
OCTA Access (949) 636-7433 Service: Curb to curb van service for those unable to use big buses. Passengers MUST BE CERTIFIED AS ELIGIBLE. Applications are available through Irvine Seniors Services Outreach Program or OCTA. Cost: Varies
OCTA Runabout - Route 175 Service: Regular route north to south in Irvine for seniors, disabled and students. Call Rancho (949-724-6800) or Lakeview (949-724-6900) Senior Centers for route information. Cost: PEAK: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m: $1.00 Regular, 45 cents Seniors and Persons with Disabilities (MediCal accepted). NON-PEAK: After 9:00 a.m. and before 3:00 p.m: $1.00 Regular, 15 cents seniors and Persons with Disabilities.
Irvine Seniors Services Outreach Program (949) 724-6926 Service: Transportation is provided by Outreach volunteers for seniors who need transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping. Note: Requests are limited to two times per month. Cost: No charge. Volunteers are not compensated for gas or mileage, but contributions are accepted to the Friends of Outreach non-profit organization.
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center (949) 837-4500 124451 Health Center Drive Laguna Hills, CA Service: Transportation to the Hospital only. Saddleback Home Caregiver, 24022 Calle de la Plata (Transports existing clients only). Emergency 24 hour services available. Cost: Doctor must make reservation - no charge |