Get Around

Getting around UC Irvine

There are many transportation options at UCI including Sustainable Transportation. For all the most up-to-date information, visit parking.uci.edu or call 949-824-PARK (7275).

Ride

Anteater Express

ASUCI’s shuttle service, Anteater Express, operates year-round on campus and in the surrounding community conveniently arriving and departing every few minutes (service is limited during the summer). For routes, schedules and interactive maps with real time GPS tracking, please go to www.shuttle.uci.edu.

University Pass

University Pass annual bus pass is available for students enrolled at UCI. It’s good for unlimited travel on the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) regular bus routes at any time to any place OCTA services.

Passes are valid from July 1 to June 30 of the next year so buy early to get the most for your money. To purchase a University Pass You must come in to the Transportation and Distribution Services office. Visit parking.uci.edu for office hours and more information.

Medical Center Shuttle

The UCI Medical Center (UCIMC) Shuttle is available to students, faculty and staff on a first come, first served basis. As you board the shuttle, show your UCI ID to the driver to verify that you are part of the UC Irvine community. The UCIMC Shuttle runs Mondays through Fridays, except for holidays, and does not run on weekends. For details visit Commute by Shuttle.

OCTA

Orange County Transportation Authority bus service

Greyhound

National bus service

Amtrak

National rail service

Metrolink

Local and regional rail service

Drive

University Carshare

No car? No worries. University Carshare provided by Zipcar is a great way to rent a car at UCI when you need one. With a low membership fee and inexpensive hourly/daily rates, vehicles are conveniently located around campus.

Parking Permits

Parking permits may only be purchased online. Visit parking.uci.edu and log in to myCommute. Zone selection is first come, first served so purchase your permit online early to ensure getting the zone of your choice.

VIP Service Program (VIPS)

VIPS is a motorist and bicyclist assistance program provided on campus at no charge to all UCI affiliates, available 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Visit the VIP Service Program online or call 949-824-VIPS (8477) for service.

Bike

ZotWheels Bikeshare

ZotWheels is the Anteaters’ own automated bike sharing system. With a membership card, you simply swipe, release and go. Apply for membership online. A reminder: biking on Ring Mall is prohibited 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Biking at UCI

News, classes, safety and services
Free bicycle registration (required) »

Orange County Bikeways Map

Bike paths and bikeways – pdf

Fly

John Wayne Airport

Flight information with arrivals, departures, parking, news and more