Most transit agencies in Southern California accommodate bikes on buses and trains. Each agency has rules for bikes on transit, so be sure to check with your provider before taking your trip.
You can also take your bike on Metrolink, the region’s commuter train system. Metrolink has added Bike Cars to accommodate more bikes on select trains. The lower levels of the new Bike Cars are equipped with multiple stalls that are designed to hold three bikes each, as well as surfboards. Bike Cars are identified by a yellow “Bike Car” decal on the side of the train. Bikes are allowed on ALL Metrolink train cars and each train car is designed to hold three bikes. The special Bike Cars are designed to hold 9 bikes on the lower level.
Amtrak allows you to add a bike to your ticket purchase. Bringing a bike on board is free but there are limited bikes allowed per train. See the Amtrak bike page for more details.
Metro welcomes bikes on rail and bus services.
Bicycles are allowed on Metro Rail with some restrictions during peak hours.
Bicycle racks on Metro buses are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you leave your bike on a bus, please check the Metro Lost & Found to retrieve it.
If you are traveling a long distance, you can ride your bicycle to a bus stop and take a bus to your destination. All OCTA buses are equipped with bicycle racks, located at the front of the vehicle that can carry two bicycles at a time. Note that the driver is not required to help you load or unload your bike. OCTA buses can hold most bikes that meet these specifications:
Learn more about bicycling in Orange County.
Bicycle racks were installed on Omnitrans' buses in 1996. There is no extra charge for bringing your bike along. Your bike rides free.
RTA’s Bikes On Bus program features bike racks on all fixed-route buses. All you have to do is ride your bike to the nearest RTA bus stop, load your bike onto the bike rack and go to your destination. Two bikes are allowed per bike rack, and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No bikes will be allowed inside the bus.