Don`t climb the walls! Take the bus and get off campus! OCTA and

You spend enough time on campus, what with classes, labs, studying in the library.
It’s time to get away and have some fun! No car you say? No problem. You’ve got a ride
24/7 with University Pass (U-Pass), a joint
program of OCTA and UCI’s Parking
and Transportation Services Office.
It’s easy to get off campus and go
beach. Just visit the Parking
Office and sign up for a
entire school year. You
fee* and get unlimited
buses throughout
having your own driver
U-Pass, you just swipe
ID and hop aboard..
have fun, go shopping or go to the
and Transportation Services
U-Pass that’s valid for the
pay a $95 membership
regular service on OCTA
Orange County. It’s like
available anytime! With
your activated student
*Effective July 1, 2011 membership
fee for the 2011/2012 University Pass
will be $155
How to plan your trip
Rider’s guide and route map inside!
Want to get off campus? There’s an easy way to escape using OCTA and our online trip planner.
Just go to www.octa.net/justclick to find the best route from campus to the destination of
your choice. While this brochure highlights key places to play within easy reach using OCTA and
Anteater Express bus routes, OCTA’s Just Click trip planner can help you figure out how to get
anywhere you want to go with the simple click of a mouse. So plan your trip, hop on board, swipe
your U-Pass and hit the road!
Here’s how to use
Just Click:
When will the next bus
arrive? Use Text4Next!
1. Enter your starting point,
destination and when you
want to go.
2. Choose fastest trip, fewest
transfers or shortest walk to
your destination.
3. You’ll get a complete trip plan
with where to catch the bus
and when.
Text 4 Next is OCTA’s new text
messaging program that lets you
use your cell phone to get the next
3 scheduled times the bus will
arrive at your stop. Simply:
1. Text 628246 (OCTAGO)
2. Type the key word (bus), your
stop number and your route
number. Example: bus 3563 71
3. You’ll get the next 3 scheduled
bus arrival times for that stop,
based on the time the text
message was sent.
Example:
959a route 071
1034a route 071
1109a route 071
You can also check arrival times for
future trips - just add in the time
and/or date.
OCTA works closely with the City of Irvine, UCI Transportation Office
and the Transit Advocates on routes, planning and the U-Pass program.
For additional information visit: octa.net/justclick or www.parking.uci.edu
Don’t climb
the walls!
OCTA and Anteater Express Bus Routes
take you to the fun. From The District
and Diamond Jamboree to Fashion Island
and the Newport Pier.
Take the bus
and get
off campus!
ive
Dr
.
Ja
m
bo
re
e
Rd
.
Av
e.
iShuttle
Route A
ve
r
an
rm
Ka
Vo
n
Dr
d
oa
Je
ffr
ey
R
St
.
A2
Am
tra
k
University Dr.
rra
ff D
r.
178
Dr.
ge
ree
Rd
.
Campu
s
bo
Jam
Brid
aR
175
d.
A2
Dr
.
ty
Acad
e
my W
y.
Anteater Dr.
so
n
Av
e.
6
Bi
949-824-5547
nc
aP
kw
y.
Anteater Express Bus Stops
The perfect route to catch an Angels game, an event at Honda Center, shop at
South Coast Plaza or see a show at SCR. Take Route 79 from Campus and transfer to
Route 57 at the Jamboree/University stop.
Grab your U-Pass and jump on Route 59 if you want to visit The District in Tustin. Of
course you can keep riding and visit Old Towne Orange or the Santa Ana Arts District.
OCTA’s Route 79 is the most direct way for you to travel to Fashion Island in
Newport Beach. It’s just a short 15-minute ride from University Center to all those
shops and restaurants.
Head north on Route 175 and travel to the Woodbridge Movies Five, a discount theater
where you can catch a movie for as little as $1. There’s also a Ruby’s and a nice lake for
you to explore.
175 In under 30 minutes Route 178 can take you to the Orange County Fairgrounds. Catch the
79
OC Fair during the summer or many other year-round events and concerts. A full schedule
A1
175
175 can be found at ocfair.com.
175
175
175
175
Anteater
Express Routes (off campus)
A2
178
Anteater Express offers you eight different routes. Below are the
onesA1
that can help you escape campus for some needed fun!
A1
A1
A1
A3
A1
A1
175
A2
A2
A2
A2
A2B
A2
A3
A3
A1
A3
A3A
A3
A3
i
NEWPORT
For just $1 each way you can jump on the Newport Route and head down to
the Newport Pier.
UCI SPECTRUM
On Saturdays take the UCI Spectrum Shuttle to shop at Irvine Spectrum or catch Metrolink
and Amtrak service at the Irvine Transportation Center.
PW - CARLSON
i
i
A2
iiiShuttle
Thei
ii
iii
A3
ii
i
B
rsi
5
A3
ive
A1
Center D
r.
hwa
y
r
r.
es
A1
Hig
Ar
Dr
.
oD
M
ve
r
oy
59
Cu
l
79
.
Ave
Irvine Station
ast
d
var
Ha r
ia
forn
Cali
c Co
8
Ba
7
Pac
ifi
HOW TO GET THERE
Anteater Express ISC-TRAIN.
Saturday service only.
k/
Av
e.
175
Irvine Spectrum
WHAT TO SEE
The closest connection for Metrolink
and Amtrak service. Why not head up
to L.A. for the day!
in
Ca
ny
on
A3
ro
l
nd
178
ist
ol
et
Sa
lso
nA
ve
.
M
Dr.
HOW TO GET THERE
OCTA Route 79 Take from campus and
transfer at the Jamboree/University stop
to Route 57.
Ce
nt
er
son
WHAT TO SEE
One of Orange County’s top shopping
focal points and performing arts centers.
Br
HOW TO GET THERE
Anteater Express ISC-TRAIN.
Saturday service only.
8
ine
a
Pelt
South Coast Plaza Area
Ave.
Ir v
y.
Berkeley
4
rd
va
aP
kw
57
To Huntington Beach.
Orange County Fairgrounds,
Orange Coast College
Huntington Beach Civic Center
WHAT TO SEE
Hot sports bars, great restaurants, the
movies and acres of shopping.
HOW TO GET THERE
OCTA Route 178 to Jamboree/Dupont
stop. Take iShuttle Route A to Airport.
OCTA Route 59 to Von Karman/
Michelson stop. Take iShuttle Route A
to Airport.
A
ar
nc
Eastblu
WHAT TO SEE
Hitting the road for the weekend?
OCTA bus service can place you within
an easy walk to the terminal.
2
79
Un
7
3
rt
po
John Wayne Airport
HOW TO GET THERE
Anteater Express Start at West
Peltason stop. Bus goes directly to
the Newport Pier. There is a $1 fare for
this route.
rra
i
Ca
r
HOW TO GET THERE
OCTA Route 59 Exit at Von Karman/Alton
stop. Half-mile walk to The District.
Anteater Express PW-Carlson to Carlson/
Michelson stop. Take iShuttle Route B to
Barranca stop. There is a $1 fare for the
Anteater Express route.
3
Newport Pier
i
B
Ba
4
WHAT TO SEE
Sand. Waves. Taco stands. Lifeguards.
Places to run and rollerblade. You get
the picture.
Tustin
Metrolink
Station
1
y.
57
57
57
57
57
57
79
57
59
59
59
59
59
59
178
59
79
57
79
79
79
79
79
79
175
178
59
178
178
178
178
178
178
rA
ve
.
iShuttle
Route B
Al
to
nP
kw
59 Bus Routes
OCTA
ge
59
Sunflower Ave.
6
Ed
in
Ne
w
Diamond Jamboree
To Brea, Anaheim,
Placentia and Orange.
Brea Mall, Orange
Transportation Center,
The Depot at Santa Ana
Chapman University
Cu
l
HOW TO GET THERE
OCTA Route 79 Direct route from
Campus Dr. stop.
WHAT TO SEE
A great collection of Chinese, Japanese
and Korean restaurants all gathered at
the corner of Alton and Jamboree!
For more detailed route
information, or to plan your
trip, please visit:
octa.net/justclick
www.shuttle.uci.edu
irvineshuttle.net/trip_planner
WHAT TO SEE
Luxury shopping, dining and
entertainment with a view of the ocean.
HOW TO GET THERE
OCTA Route 59 Direct route
Anteater Express PW-Carlson to Carlson/
Michelson stop. Then take iShuttle
Route B to Barranca stop.
2
To Orange and Brea.
CSUF, Brea Mall,
The Block at Orange
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Honda Center
H
WHAT TO SEE
What can’t you do at The District.
There’s bowling, the movies, dining and
shopping...of course.
Fashion Island
Not only can this route can get you to the apartments along Carlson and Michelson, but
you can also connect to the airport via iShuttle or shopping and dining at Park Place
Irvine. There is a $1 fare for this route.
B
B
B
B
B
The iShuttle
fare is $1.00 and free for Metrolink riders. Visit
A
B
irvineshuttle.net/fares
for details.
A
A
A
A iShuttle Route A
A
A Von Karman and John Wayne Airport
B
iShuttle Route B
Jamboree and Michelson
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
OCTA Bus and Anteater
Express service can help
you get off campus with
most routes starting at the
Main Campus Stop under
Watson Bridge. The Irvine
Shuttle can also help you
get around town.
5
Bristol St.
Rider’s
Guide
and
Route
Map
The District
Grand Ave.
1