Irvine CONNECT
Irvine CONNECT provides free shuttle service for community members traveling between the northern end of Irvine to Irvine Station, with stops at parks, schools, hospitals, and shopping centers. On July 1, 2025, Irvine CONNECT expanded its route, reaching even more neighborhoods.
Weekdays: 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
Weekends: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Shuttle frequency is every 20 minutes. Arrival times are estimates and may fluctuate based on traffic, weather, or ridership volume.
Visit irvineconnect.org for more information.
ACCESS Service
ACCESS is OCTA's shared-ride service for people who are unable to use the regular, fixed-route bus service because of functional limitations caused by a disability. These passengers must be certified by OCTA to use the ACCESS system by meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) eligibility criteria. For more information go here: Orange County Transportation Authority
TRIPS
cityofirvine.org/cityhall/cs/trips/default.asp
TRIPS is a transportation service available to Irvine residents (18 and older) who are unable to drive due to permanent physical and/ or cognitive disability.
AMTRAK
amtrak.com
Amtrak is an intercity rail system throughout the nation with several stops throughout Orange County and Southern California.
METROLINK
metrolinktrains.com
Metrolink is a commuter rail system throughout Southern California linking communities to employment and activity centers. It provides reliable transportation and mobility for the entire region while creating less congested roadways and more livable communities.
OCTA
octa.net
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is a multi-modal transportation agency serving Orange County and is Irvine’s largest public transportation provider. OCTA operates local and express service within Orange County and express service to Los Angeles and Riverside counties. With routes traveling in and through the IBC and connecting service to public transportation throughout Southern California, OCTA can help get you where you need to go.
Plan your transit trips on the web using Google Transit or OCTA’s trip planner, via their Routes and Schedules webpage.
Routes serving the IBC and their Average Frequency:
- 53 - Weekdays: 44 minutes / Weekends: 60 minutes
- 59 - Weekdays: 42 minutes / Weekends: 55 minutes
- 71 - Weekdays: 45 minutes / Weekends: 45 minutes
- 76 - Weekdays: 60 minutes / Weekends: No service
- 86 - Weekends: 65 minutes / Weekends: No Service
- 178 - Weekdays: 72 minutes / Weekends: No service
- 472/473 – Weekdays: Variable, scheduled to meet Metrolink trains / Weekends: No service
SPECTRUMOTION
spectrumotion.com
Spectrumotion helps Irvine Spectrum employees find the best possible way to commute to work.
Transportation Guide for Seniors
Transportation Guide for Seniors: The City of Irvine offers a variety of transportation options for seniors and special needs populations.
