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Bus Rides Are Free on New Year’s Eve

To help Orange County residents celebrate safely, OCTA is once again offering free rides on fixed-route buses on New Year’s Eve between Sunday December 31st at 6 p.m. and Monday January 1st at 2:30 a.m.

More than 100,000 people have taken advantage of this special free bus service since it began 15 years ago. OC Bus is one the safest and most convenient ways to get around on New Year’s Eve or any other day of the year. 

OCTA’s handy trip planner makes it easy for new and experienced riders to determine times and routes. Find the trip planner here, along with many of the fun destinations easily reached by OC Bus.

On Christmas and New Year’s Day, OC Bus will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule.