The following transportation services list has been compiled for residents in the City of Irvine. Irvine Senior Services provides this information as a service and does not endorse or assume liability for these public and private services.
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General Transportation Services
City of Irvine TRIPS Program General Information (949) 724-7433 Service: Available to Irvine residents (18+) and senior citizens 65 years of age or older who are unable to drive due to a permanent physical and/or cognitive impairment. Enrollment for eligible use is required. The program currently has a registration processing period of up to 90 days for services that include: Door to door service, medical appointments, work, school, social, etc. Call for the availability for grocery shopping and Senior Center Shuttle Service. Cost: Annual registration fee ($25 initial, $20 annual). $1.90 one way to any location in Irvine. Transportation to other areas is limited and costs range from $3.80 to $7.60 depending on location and distance. Senior Center Quarterly pass also available. Operating Hours: Call (949) 724-7433 for hours of service Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Reservations: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at (949) 724-7433
OCTA OCTA Access STEP ONE: To begin Application process- CALL (714) 560-5956 extension 2 Give them your home address FIRST to ensure you live within their service area. Service: Door-to-door van service for those unable to use the fixed bus route service because of a disability. Wheelchair access. Passengers must go through certification for eligibility. Cost: Curb-to-curb service at pickup and destination = $2.25 each way Door-to-door service at either pickup or destination = $6.25 each way Door-to-door curb, curb to door at both pickup and destination = $10.25 each way
*ONCE YOU ARE APPROVED- CALL 1-877-628-2232 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
OCTA Route #175 OCTA Runabout - Route 175 General Information (714) 636-7433 Service: Regular bus for seniors, disabled, and students. Area: North and South of Irvine, stops at Mobile home park and senior centers. Cost: $1.25 Regular Fare, $.50 Senior Fare and persons with disabilities (Medi-Cal accepted). Operating Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
*Bus schedules are available in the Keen Center for Senior Resources.
OCTA Route #86 General Information (714) 636-7433 Service: Regular bus for seniors, disabled, and students. Area: East and West of Irvine Cost: $1.25 Regular Fare, $.50 Senior Fare and persons with disabilities (Medi-Cal accepted). Operating Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Irvine Seniors Services Outreach Program General Information (714) 724-6926 Monday- Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m: Fridays 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Service: Transportation is provided by Outreach volunteers for seniors who need transportation to medical appointments only. Must be Irvine resident, apply to T.R.I.P.S or ACCESS, and have a consent and emergency form on file. Note: Requests are limited to two times per month and require 48-hour notice. Cost: No charge. Volunteers are not compensated for gas or mileage, but contributions are accepted to the Friends of Outreach non-profit organization. Operating Hours for rides: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center General Information (949) 837-4500 124451 Health Center Drive Laguna Hills, CA Service: Contact Saddleback Home Caregivers 24022 Calle de la Plata (949) 380-3195 Emergency 24 hour services available. Transportation to Saddleback Memorial Medical Center only.
Western Medical Center
General Information (714) 953-3501 Service: Transportation arrangements made by doctor's office or nurse> Wheelchairs accepted, advance notice requested. To and from Western Medical Center in Tustin only. Cost: With Doctor's authorization- NO CHARGE Without Doctor's authorization- Patient Pays
