Saddleback College
Everything You Need to Know
This 3-year transportation program lets you ride OCTA's local fixed-route buses at no additional charge with the OC Bus mobile app or your activated student ID. Now there’s one less thing to spend money on!
Can I still use the bus pass if I don't have a smartphone?
For students who do not have access to a mobile smartphone, please contact the Student Development Office at (949) 582-4616. For more information, visit saddleback.edu/studentdevelopment.
How does it work?
When you board, scan the pass on your smartphone.
When does it expire?
OC Bus app passes renew each semester upon enrollment. Students must maintain enrolled status to maintain eligibility for the program. All bus passes are non-transferable.
Who is eligible?
Saddleback College full-time and part-time students currently registered for the semester.
Who pays for it?
Starting in the fall 2020 semester, the first year of this 3-year pilot program is funded by the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP), a part of the Cap-and-Trade Program. During the second and third years (fall 2021 – summer 2023), fees for the program will be paid by the Saddleback College Associated Student Government.