Navigating Anaheim and its surrounding attractions has never been easier, thanks to the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC). Located prominently on East Katella Avenue in Anaheim, CA, ARTIC is more than just a transportation hub; it’s your starting point for seamless exploration of the city and beyond. Whether you’re heading to Disneyland® Resort, catching a game, or connecting to wider Southern California, ART makes getting there simple and stress-free.
Discovering ART: Anaheim Regional Transportation
The Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) system is designed to be user-friendly and efficient. Getting around with ART is straightforward, just follow these three easy steps to begin your journey.
Easy Steps to Ride ART
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Plan Your Trip: Before you set off, a little planning goes a long way.
- Utilize the A-Way WeGo App: Download the A-Way WeGo mobile app, your essential tool for navigating the ART system. The app displays the system map, enabling you to pinpoint the most efficient routes to your destinations.
- Select Your Pickup and Drop-off Locations: Determine where you’ll begin and end your journey. The app and online resources can help you identify convenient ART stops near your starting point and final destination.
- Meet ART at Your Designated Stop: Once you’ve planned your route, simply head to your chosen pickup location and await your ART bus.
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Purchase Your Passes: Accessing ART is convenient with multiple payment options available.
- Mobile App Purchase: The A-Way WeGo mobile app isn’t just for planning; you can also securely purchase your passes directly through the app using major credit cards.
- Tap2Ride On Board Payment: For ultimate ease, use the Tap2Ride system. Simply board the bus and pay directly at the farebox using a credit card or your smartphone’s mobile payment system.
- Cash Payment at the Information Center: If you prefer cash payments, visit the Information Center located at ARTIC where you can purchase your passes in person.
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Enjoy Your Ride: With your trip planned and pass secured, you’re ready to relax and enjoy the ride.
- Activate Your Pass Upon Boarding: Ensure your mobile pass is activated and ready to display to the driver when you board the ART bus. This ensures a smooth and quick boarding process.
- Stroller Safety: Traveling with young children? For their safety and the convenience of all passengers, please fold your stroller before boarding the bus.
- Ride Courteously: While on board, be mindful of fellow passengers. Adhere to all posted safety regulations and allow ART’s professional drivers to handle the driving, so you can enjoy a comfortable and safe journey.
Rider Tools for a Smoother Experience
Interactive ART Bus Service Map
Explore the interactive ART Bus Service Map, an invaluable tool for real-time navigation.
What can you achieve with the interactive map?
- Stop Details and Schedules: Click on any stop (represented by a white circle on the map) to view detailed information, including real-time bus arrival times and route specifics.
- Bus Tracking: Tap on a moving bus icon to see its current route, direction, and estimated time of arrival at upcoming stops, allowing you to track your bus in real time.
For detailed information on fares and pass options to best suit your travel needs, please visit the dedicated Fares & Passes page on the official ART website.
Featured Points of Interest Accessible via ART
ART efficiently connects you to a wide array of Anaheim’s most popular destinations, ensuring you can easily access dining, entertainment, shopping, and key connection points.
Eat
- Disneyland® Resort
- Anaheim Packing District
- Anaheim GardenWalk
- Outlets at Orange
- Center Street Promenade
- Anaheim White House
People dining at Anaheim Packing House, featuring warm lighting and greenery, showcasing a vibrant culinary experience.
Play
- Disneyland®
- Disney California Adventure®
- Downtown Disney District®
- Angel Stadium of Anaheim
- Honda Center
- Muzeo Cultural Center
Angel Stadium of Anaheim illuminated at night, home of the Los Angeles Angels baseball team.
Shop
- Downtown Disney District®
- Center Street Promenade
- Anaheim GardenWalk
- Outlets at Orange
Outdoor shopping area at the Outlets at Orange, showcasing a variety of retail stores.
Connect
- Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station
- ARTIC (Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center East Katella Avenue Anaheim Ca)
- AMTRAK
- FlixBus
- Metrolink
- OCTA (Orange County Transportation Authority)
- OC ACCESS
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) at night, highlighting its modern architecture and status as a transportation hub.
ART Fun Facts & Rider Tips
- Eco-Friendly Transportation: ART is committed to sustainability. The ART fleet predominantly consists of environmentally friendly vehicles, with a significant number being battery-electric buses, contributing to cleaner air in Anaheim.
- Direct Disneyland® Resort Access: Every ART route conveniently serves the Main Disneyland® Resort Transportation Center, making ART your ideal choice for roundtrip transportation to the “Happiest Place on Earth.”
- Convention Center Convenience: Traveling to the Anaheim Convention Center? Most ART routes include stops at either the Anaheim Convention Center Grand Plaza or the Arena, providing easy access for convention attendees and visitors.
- Platinum Triangle Connection: ART links you to the Platinum Triangle district, the vibrant home of Angel Stadium for baseball enthusiasts and the Honda Center, where you can catch Anaheim Ducks hockey games and other major events.
- On-Demand Transportation Options: Beyond fixed routes, ART offers on-demand transportation services, expanding your travel choices to numerous popular points of interest throughout Anaheim and Orange County, providing enhanced flexibility.
- ARTIC: Gateway to Southern California: The Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) bus stops serve as a crucial connection point, linking you to broader transportation networks, including options for reaching Los Angeles, the beautiful beaches of San Clemente, and the attractions of San Diego.
