
OC Bus
University Pass

UCI Transportation has partnered with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) so students, faculty, and staff can receive unlimited regular service on OC Bus shuttles by becoming a University Pass member.
Purchasing a University Pass
University Passes are only $169 and are valid from July 1 through June 30 of next year. Purchase your UPass membership card through your myCommute account.
Member Benefits
- Save 80% on fares compared to OC bus monthly pass
- Unlimited rides throughout Orange County
- No black-out dates for year-round rides
Eligibility
- 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)
Restrictions
- Invalid if member leaves UCI
- Not available to UCI affiliates who currently hold a parking permit
- Non-transferable: Use of University Pass card by non-members will result in termination of University Pass card privileges for the member
- Not valid for Express Routes and ACCESS buses (for seniors and disabled only)
- Full fare must be paid for non-OC Bus lines such as Long Beach Transit, MTA, and Irvine "I-Shuttle"
- No refunds will be given after 2 months of use
For information on commuting incentives, visit the Sustainable Transportation Incentives page.
Commuting With OC Bus
OC Bus makes commuting to and from campus a breeze! The OC Bus allows students living in Park West, Villa Siena, Toscana, Newport North, Newport Bluffs, and neighboring communities to commute to campus stress-free and cost-effectively with direct lines to UCI.

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