Living in Verano without a car? Discover free Anteater Express campus shuttle routes, regional OCTA bus connections to train stations, and how to coordinate grocery carpools with neighbors.
Need to travel to Downtown Los Angeles, San Diego, Anaheim, Fullerton, or Burbank Airport, but don’t own a car and don’t want to pay $25–$35 for an Uber? Follow this direct public transit route from Verano Place:
Walk out of Adobe Circle South to the corner of Campus Dr & California Ave (or Campus Dr & Adobe Circle). Wait at the north-bound OCTA bus shelter.
Board OCTA Route 79 North. Pay $2.00 exact cash or use the OC Bus app. It travels straight to Irvine Transportation Center in ~20 minutes.
Activate the Metrolink Student Adventure Pass in the Metrolink app using your @uci.edu email. Enjoy 100% free unlimited train travel throughout Southern California!
V353 on Amtrak.com to save 15% on Pacific Surfliner trains to San Diego.Convenient, reliable transit stops located directly inside and adjacent to our housing community.
UCI Anteater Express
The primary campus shuttle serving Verano Place. Drops residents off right at the campus flagpoles and Aldrich Park without parking hassles.
Schedule: Every 10–15 mins during peak hours (M–F)
Track real-time bus GPS positions on the TransLoc app or shuttles.uci.edu.
OCTA County Bus
Provides regional connectivity from Verano Place to the Metrolink train station, Irvine Spectrum shopping center, and southern Orange County beaches.
Schedule: Every 30–45 mins (7 days a week)
Use Transit app or Google Maps for real-time schedule and arrival times.
How neighbors share rides and trunk space for bulk grocery runs without a car.
Post on the noticeboard to offer 1–2 trunk spots to a fellow neighbor or international family.
Irvine is renowned for its 300+ miles of off-street paved bike trails. From Verano Place, you can bike safely to campus, University Town Center, and the Turtle Rock Elementary neighborhood without riding in heavy street traffic:
All vehicles parked in resident parking lots along Adobe Circle South must be linked to a valid Virtual Permit (VPMS). Guest parking stalls require visitor permits registered via the online parking system to prevent citations.
Register Visitor Vehicle on VPMS ➔UCI Sustainable Transportation provides registered bike, shuttle, and carpool commuters with free emergency Lyft/taxi rides home in case of personal emergencies or unexpected overtime.
Learn About Commuter Incentives ➔