Anteater Express Bus Service General Information and FAQs

What should I know about rider etiquette and how to use Anteater Express?
View our Riders Guide to review how to plan your trip, board, exit, stow bicycles, and more.

Is a pass and/or fare required to board the during 2024-2025 school year?
At this time, we do not require a pass or fare to board during the 2024-2025 school year.

Who can ride Anteater Express?
Anteater Express bus service is only available to UC Irvine affiliates. We do not currently require any passes or verification upon boarding.

What routes are running during the 2024-2025 school year?
Anteater Express will run the A, E, H, M, and N Lines during the 2024-2025 school year. Most routes provide service between the various on-campus communities and the campus core. More information on the individual routes can be found under the “Routes” tab above.

When will Anteater Express operate during the 2024-2025 school year?
Anteater Express buses and routes operate weekdays from September 23, 2024 through June 12, 2025. There is no service on weekends, holidays, or campus breaks.

For generic route information, see below. To view maps, GPS tracking, and scheduled departure times, PDF schedules and maps for each route are available on each route page under the “Routes” tab above.

What else should riders know for the 2024-2025 school year?
Peak rider times: Buses tend to fill to capacity during peak morning hours. M Line and N Line are especially impacted during this time. Arriving early and utilizing the A Line and E Line, which typically don’t have as many riders, is recommended.
E Line: The Plaza Express E Line provides quick and frequent service between Plaza Verde and the Campus Core. Plaza Verde residents who wish to get to the campus quickly should board at the stop on Campus Drive near California Ave (labeled Plaza Verde – Campus on the map).
H Line: After 7pm (Monday-Thursday) and after 4pm (Friday), A, E, and N lines end service and H Line begins service. H Line is a route that combines most of the stops from the A, E, and N Lines. Once H Line begins service each day, all routes depart from the UCI side of Campus drive at University Center.
N Line: N line doesn’t pick up in front of Plaza Verde on California Ave, which is a “drop off only” stop for passengers transferring to M Line. Plaza Verde residents traveling to the Campus Core at University Center should use the Plaza Express E Line.

What are the major destinations served by each route, what are the first/last departures, and where can I transfer to/from M Line?

A Line
Earliest Departure Monday-Thursday 7:20 AM	Earliest Departure Friday 7:20 AM	Latest University Center Departure Monday-Thursday 6:53 PM	Latest University Center Departure Friday 3:45 PM
Notable Destinations: Arroyo Vista, Camino del Sol, Vista del Campo, Puerta del Sol, University Center
Other Important Information: After the latest departure times, patrons should utilize H Line.
Where to Transfer to/from M Line: Campus and Cornell University Center		What side of University Center is used? North Side (University Center Side)

E Line
Earliest Departure Monday-Thursday 7:22 AM	Earliest Departure Friday 7:22 AM	Latest University Center Departure Monday-Thursday 6:50 PM	Latest University Center Departure Friday 3:50 PM
Notable Destinations: Arroyo Vista, Camino del Sol, Vista del Campo, Puerta del Sol, University Center
Other Important Information: After the latest departure times, patrons should utilize H Line.
Where to Transfer to/from M Line: Campus and Cornell University Center		What side of University Center is used? South Side (UCI Side)

H Line
Earliest Departure Monday-Thursday 7:00 PM	Earliest Departure Friday 4:00 PM	Latest University Center Departure Monday-Thursday 10:30 PM	Latest University Center Departure Friday 7:30 PM
Notable Destinations: Arroyo Vista, Camino del Sol, Vista del Campo, Vista del Campo Norte, Puerta del Sol, University Center
Other Important Information: This route begins when A, E, and N Lines end service for the day.
Where to Transfer to/from M Line: California and Arroyo Campus and Cornell University Center		What side of University Center is used? South Side (UCI Side)

M Line
Earliest Departure Monday-Thursday 7:28 AM	Earliest Departure Friday 7:28 AM	Latest University Center Departure Monday-Thursday 10:30 PM	Latest University Center Departure Friday 7:30 PM
Notable Destinations: Puerta del Sol, Arroyo Vista, ARC, Engineering, MSTB, Campus Village, Bren Events Center, Humanities, Mesa Court, University Center
Other Important Information: This route gets heavily impacted during peak morning hours.
Where to Transfer to/from Other Lines: California and Arroyo Campus and Cornell University Center		What side of University Center is used? South Side (UCI Side)

N Line
Earliest Departure Monday-Thursday 7:21 AM	Earliest Departure Friday 7:21 AM	Latest University Center Departure Monday-Thursday 6:55 PM	Latest University Center Departure Friday 3:45 PM
Notable Destinations: Vista del Campo Norte, Puerta del Sol, University Center
Other Important Information: After the latest departure times, patrons should utilize H Line.
Where to Transfer to/from M Line: Campus and Cornell University Center		What side of University Center is used? North Side (University Center Side)