The City of Laguna Beach operates its own transit system to meet the transportation needs of residents and visitors alike, and to reduce automobile travel and its impacts within the community.
Laguna Beach Transit provides intracommunity transportation services and augments the intercommunity services and paratransit services provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Laguna Beach Transit provides four types or modes of service within the City of Laguna Beach.
Mainline Service
The Mainline Service consists of three fixed routes operating six days a week, year round. There is no Mainline Service on Sundays. The Gray route services Top of the World, Laguna Canyon and North Laguna. The Blue route services Arch Beach Heights and Bluebird Canyon. The Red route services Downtown to Ritz Carlton and back along Coast Highway. Click here for a copy of the bus schedule and route information.
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Basic Schedule
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Fares
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| Monday to Friday |
6:30am to 6:30pm |
Adults |
75 cents |
| Saturdays |
9:20 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
Seniors (65 and older or disabled) |
30 cents |
| Sundays |
No Mainline Service |
Children (under age 7, must be accompanied by a paying adult |
free |
Bus passes for Laguna Beach Transit are available at one of two locations as noted below:
(CSD) Community Services Department located at 515 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 949-497-0716
(SQ) Community & Susi Q. Senior Center located at 380 Third Street, Laguna Beach, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 949-464-9535
- 30 day pass, unlimited rides: $30 at CSD
- 20 ride pass, no expiration: $15 at CSD or SQ
- Free Ride to Work Pass, 50 rides, for anyone who is employed in Laguna Beach at CSD
For Seniors 65+
- 20 ride pass, no expiration: $6 at SQ or free for low income seniors at SQ
Summer Shuttle Service
The Summer Shuttle Service is a FREE four line service designed to accommodate locals and visitors who primarily come to Laguna Beach for the Pageant of the Masters, local art festivals and other day excursions during the ten week summer season. Beginning June 29 through September 2, 2012 shuttle routes operate seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Canyon route runs through September 2, 2012. Special 4th of July holiday hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The transfer point between the North, South, and Canyon routes is at the Transit Center/Bus Depot. Click here for a copy of the shuttle route map.
The Canyon Route services Laguna Canyon Road/ Broadway from the Act V Parking Lot at 1900 Laguna Canyon Road to the Bus Depot at 375 Broadway with stops at the Pageant of the Masters, Art-A-Fair, and Sawdust. This route starts at 8:30 a.m. daily and runs through September 2, 2012. Frequency is every 20 minutes.
The North Route services North Coast Highway from Viejo Street to Cliff Drive along Heisler Park to the Bus Depot on Broadway. Frequency is every 20 minutes.
The South Route - Aliso Creek services South Coast Highway from Aliso Creek Inn, just south of Montage Resort, to the Bus Depot on Broadway. Frequency is every 20 minutes.
The South Route - South Laguna services South Coast Highway from 3rd Avenue to the Bus Depot on Broadway. Frequency is every 20 minutes.
Charters
Charters to private groups are provided on a rental basis at a rate of $315.00 for a minimum of 3 hours per vehicle from September to mid-June. The rate for each additional hour is $106.00. A refundable deposit of $200 is required. Click here for a copy of the application. For more information about Laguna Beach Mainline Transit, call (949) 497-0746 or email randrews@lagunabeachcity.net
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