The OC Fair is in full swing and the OC Fair Express is helping thousands of attendees avoid parking hassles by getting them there with an affordable and convenient ride on public transportation.
In the first three weeks of the OC Fair, the OC Fair Express recorded 10,115 boardings. The bus service eases congestion in the parking lot and on the streets around the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa.
OC Fair Express returned this year after taking several years off because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Positive word-of-mouth and social media posts from fairgoers helped spread the word about the bus service provided by OCTA.
“As a father with a family, OC (Fair) Express helped a lot!!” one Facebook user wrote. “Can’t beat this deal! No Brainer!! AC, Front Door Fair, Big Discount!!”
OCTA will continue to run OC Fair Express service on Saturdays and Sundays. This year’s OC Fair, themed “Always a Good Time,” runs through August 18.
The service allows riders to save time and money on parking and gas. Mirroring OCTA’s low bus fares, adults can ride OC Fair Express for just $4 round trip and it’s free for youth riders 18 and younger with no pass required. The Community College Pass and all other regular OC Bus passes are also accepted.
Seniors 60 and above can ride OC Fair Express round-trip for just $1.50. The buses drop off and pick up passengers just a short walk from the fair entrance.
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