Holiday Shuttle
UCI Transportation is pleased to offer complimentary shuttle service to support your travel plans during select holiday breaks. Service is provided between the main campus and John Wayne Airport, and between the main campus and the Irvine Transportation Center (Metrolink/Amtrak Station). Space is limited so reservations are required. Flight information and the number of bags you will be carrying is needed to reserve your seat. Shuttles will run as scheduled below. If you end up with different travel arrangements to your destination and no longer need the Holiday Shuttle service, please cancel your reservation as soon as practical to allow room for students, faculty, and staff on the waitlist.
Please complete a Vehicle Leave Request if you are planning to leave your vehicle on campus during the break. As a reminder, a valid permit is required to park on campus at all times.
If you are in need of disabled transport, call 949-824-RIDE (7433) or email rideshare@uci.edu to make arrangements.
Please review the policies and procedures below before making your reservation.
Thanksgiving Break Shuttle Reservations
Reservation deadline Tuesday, November 25
John Wayne Airport Shuttle Schedule
| Departure Dates | Return Dates | Operating Hours (Each Hour, On The Hour) | Reserve Seat |
| Wednesday, November 26 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Make Reservation | |
| Sunday, November 30 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Make Reservation | |
| Monday, December 1 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Make Reservation |
Irvine Transportation Center Shuttle Schedule
| Departure Dates | Return Dates | Operating Hours (Each Hour, On The Hour) | Reserve Seat |
| Wednesday, November 26 | 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Make Reservation | |
| Sunday, November 30 | 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Make Reservation | |
| Monday, December 1 | 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Make Reservation |
Winter Break Shuttle Reservations
Reservation deadline Tuesday, December 9
John Wayne Airport Shuttle Schedule
| Departure Dates | Return Dates | Operating Hours (Each Hour, On The Hour) | Reserve Seat |
| Thursday, December 11 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Make Reservation | |
| Friday, December 12 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Make Reservation | |
| Sunday, January 4 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Make Reservation | |
| Monday, January 5 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Make Reservation |
Irvine Transportation Center Shuttle Schedule
| Departure Dates | Return Dates | Operating Hours (Each Hour, On The Hour) | Reserve Seat |
| Friday, December 12 | 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Make Reservation | |
| Sunday, January 4 | 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Make Reservation | |
| Monday, January 5 | 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Make Reservation |
Policies and Procedures
Departures:
- Shuttles will depart from the flagpoles by Aldrich Hall.
- Travel time to your destination is approximately 30 minutes from UCI.
- The shuttle will drop you off at John Wayne Airport (SNA) or the Irvine Transportation Center (ITC) based on your reservation time.
- If traveling by train, schedule your shuttle to arrive at least 30 minutes before your train departure time.
- To cancel a reservation, please email rideshare@uci.edu as soon as possible.
Arrivals:
- Airport pickups: Meet the shuttle at the Ground Transportation Center outside Terminal B on the arrival level at John Wayne Airport. Please note: You will need to cross traffic lanes to reach this location.
- Train pickups: Meet the shuttle at Shuttle Bay #7 at the Irvine Transportation Center.
- Return shuttles will drop off passengers at the Flagpoles near Aldrich Hall.
Additional Travel Resources
- LAX via Prime Time ShuttleÂ
- LAX via Metrolink and Flyaway Shuttle
- Tustin Metrolink Station via OCTA Route 473
- Taxis to John Wayne Airport and the Irvine Transportation Center costs about $15-$20 each way.
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Contact Us
Holiday Shuttle
949-824-RIDE (7433)
rideshare@uci.edu