City of Irvine Public Transportation Services
Irvine CONNECT
Irvine CONNECT provides free shuttle service for community members traveling between the northern end of Irvine to Irvine Station, with stops at parks, schools, hospitals, and shopping centers. On July 1, 2025, Irvine CONNECT expanded its route, reaching even more neighborhoods.
Weekdays: 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
Weekends: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Shuttle frequency is approximately every 20 minutes. Arrival times are estimates and may fluctuate based on traffic, weather, or ridership volume.
Visit irvineconnect.org for more information.
IrvineCONNECT Help Line: For information or lost items, call: 213-278-3769
TRIPS
TRIPS provides wheelchair-accessible transportation for older adults ages 60 and older and individuals with disabilities ages and older through a reservation-based system. Operated by City of Irvine staff, –– with reliable, personalized service for scheduled trips to essential destinations within Irvine and nearby areas.
Learn more about TRIPS by visiting, cityofirvine.org/transportationservices.
WeRide
Irvine residents ages 60 and older can access WeRide, a same-day, wheelchair-accessible transportation service powered by trained volunteer drivers. WeRide provides flexible, curb-to-curb rides for short, local trips. Through a user-friendly app, older adults can request same-day transportation for errands, recreation, appointments, and social visits.
Learn more about WeRide by visiting, cityofirvine.org/transportationservices.
Additional Public Transportation Options
ACCESS Service
ACCESS is OCTA's shared-ride service for people who are unable to use the regular, fixed-route bus service because of functional limitations caused by a disability. These passengers must be certified by OCTA to use the ACCESS system by meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) eligibility criteria. For more information go here: Orange County Transportation Authority
AMTRAK
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Amtrak is an intercity rail system throughout the nation with several stops throughout Orange County and Southern California.
METROLINK
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Metrolink is a commuter rail system throughout Southern California linking communities to employment and activity centers. It provides reliable transportation and mobility for the entire region while creating less congested roadways and more livable communities.
OCTA
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The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is a multi-modal transportation agency serving Orange County and is Irvine’s largest public transportation provider. OCTA operates local and express service within Orange County and express service to Los Angeles and Riverside counties. With routes traveling in and through the IBC and connecting service to public transportation throughout Southern California, OCTA can help get you where you need to go.
Plan your transit trips on the web using Google Transit or OCTA’s trip planner, via their Routes and Schedules webpage.
SPECTRUMOTION
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Spectrumotion helps Irvine Spectrum employees find the best possible way to commute to work.
