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Transportation

Our bus routes and carpool platform are designed to make the daily commute to campus smooth and stress-free. Explore our transportation options below and discover the best fit for your family.

2026/2027 SMCHS Bus Route Registration Opens Soon!

Early registration lets families secure a guaranteed seat on an SMCHS bus route before space fills. It is available only for families purchasing full-year bus passes; details about monthly permits will be shared later.

A refundable $1,000 deposit is required at registration to hold your student’s spot and will be applied to the 2026–2027 transportation cost.

For more information, please contact our Transportation Department.

2026-27 Bus Routes & Prices

Bus route map

Note: Monthly pricing options are subject to availability based on priority given to Full Year passes.

South Route

Routes listed below are for the 2026/2027 school year only.

MORNING
Bus Stop Location

Departure from Stop
(Regular/ 
Mass / Rally Minimum/
All-Periods)

 Departure from Stop
(Meeting Day)

Price Options
San Clemente: Vista Hermosa Park 6:50 AM 7:50 AM

FULL YEAR:
Round trip: $4,000
One-way: $3,000

MONTHLY:
Round trip:
$600
One-way:
$450

Dana Point: Golden Lantern and Cam. Del Avion

7:10 AM

8:10 AM

FULL YEAR:
Round trip:
$3,500
One-way:
$2,500

MONTHLY:
Round trip:
$550
One-way:
$400
AFTERNOON
Bus Stop Location Arrival at Stop
(Regular/ 
Mass/ Rally/
Minimum/ All-Periods)

Depart SM at 2:50 PM		 Arrival at Stop
(Meeting Day)

Depart SM at 2:30 PM		 Price Options
Ladera Ranch:  Crown Valley and Antonio

For morning transportation, please view the Express Van section below.

3:10 PM

2:50 PM

FULL YEAR:
One-way: $2,500
 

MONTHLY:
One-way:
$400
San Clemente: Vista Hermosa Park

3:25 PM

3:05 PM

FULL YEAR:
Round trip:
$4,000
One-way:
$3,000

MONTHLY:
Round trip:
$600
One-way:
$450
Dana Point: Golden Lantern and Cam. Del Avion 3:45 PM 3:25 PM

FULL YEAR:
Round trip:
$3,500
One-way: $2,500

MONTHLY:
Round trip:
$550
One-way:
$400

North Route

Routes listed below are for the 2026/2027 school year only.

MORNING
Bus Stop Location

Departure from Stop
(Regular / Mass / Rally Minimum / All-Periods)

 Departure from Stop
(Meeting Day)

Price Options
Anaheim: Brookhurst and La Palma 6:20 AM 7:20 AM

FULL YEAR:
Round trip: $4,500
One-way: $3,500
 

MONTHLY:
Round trip:
$750
One-way: $550

Yorba Linda: Crystal and Pullman

6:50 AM

7:50 AM

FULL YEAR:
Round trip:
$4,000
One-way: 
$3,000

MONTHLY:
Round trip: $600
One-way:
$450

Irvine: Irvine Blvd and Culver

7:10 AM

8:10 AM

FULL YEAR:
Round trip:
$3,500
One-way: 
$2,500

MONTHLY:
Round trip:
$550
One-way: 
$400
AFTERNOON
Bus Stop Location Arrival at Stop

(Regular / Mass / Rally Minimum / All-Periods)

Depart SM at 2:50 PM		 Arrival at Stop

(Meeting Day)

Depart SM at 2:30 PM		 Price Options
Foothill Ranch:  Town Center and Alton

For morning transportation, please view the Express Van section below.

3:05 PM

2:45 PM

FULL YEAR:
One-way:
$2,500

MONTHLY:
One-way: $400

Irvine: Irvine Blvd and Culver

3:20 PM

3:00 PM

FULL YEAR:
Round trip: $3,500
One-way:
$2,500

MONTHLY
Round trip:
$550
One-way:
$400
Yorba Linda: Crystal and Pullman 3:45 PM 3:25 PM

FULL YEAR:
Round trip:
$4,000
One-way:
$3,000

MONTHLY:
Round trip:
$600
One-way:
$450
Anaheim: Brookhurst and La Palma 4:15 PM 3:55 PM

FULL YEAR:
Round trip:
$4,500
One-way:
$3,500

MONTHLY:
Round trip:
$750
One-way:
$550

west route


The routes listed below are for the 2026/2027 school year only.

MORNING
Bus Stop Location

Departure from Stop
(Regular / Mass / Rally Minimum / All-Periods)

 Departure from Stop
(Meeting Day)

Price Options
Newport Beach: Bonita Canyon Sports Park 7:05 AM 8:05 AM

FULL YEAR:
Round Trip: $5,000
One-Way: $3,500

MONTHLY:
Round Trip: $750
One-Way: $550
AFTERNOON
Bus Stop Location Arrival at Stop
(Regular / Mass / Rally Minimum / All-Periods)

Depart SM at 2:50 PM

Arrival at Stop
(Meeting Day)

Depart SM at 2:30 PM

 Price Options
Laguna Hills:  Nellie Gail and Rocking Horse

For morning transportation, please view the Express Van section below.

3:15 PM

2:55 PM

FULL YEAR:
One-way: $2,500

Monthly:
One-way: $400
Newport Beach: Bonita Canyon Sports Park

3:35 PM

3:15 PM

FULL YEAR:
Round Trip: $5,000
One-way: $3,500

MONTHLY:
Round Trip: $750
One-way: $550

East Route - Corona

The routes listed below are for the 2026/2027 school year only.

MORNING
Bus Stop Location

Departure from Stop
(Regular / Mass / Rally Minimum / All-Periods)

 Departure from Stop
(Meeting Day)

Price Options
Corona: Grand Blvd. and Sheridan 6:55 AM 7:55 AM

FULL YEAR:
Round Trip: $5,000
One-way: $3,500

MONTHLY:
Round Trip: $750
One-way: $550
AFTERNOON
Bus Stop Location Arrival at Stop
(Regular / Mass / Rally Minimum / All-Periods)

Depart SM at 6:30 PM		 Arrival at Stop
(Meeting Day)

Depart SM at 6:30 PM		 Price Options
Corona: Grand Blvd. and Sheridan

7:05 PM

7:05 PM

FULL YEAR
Round Trip: $5,000
One-way: $3,500

Monthly:
Round Trip: $750
One-way: $550

EXPRESS VANS

The routes listed below are for the 2026/2027 school year only. Each location has its own designated van.

Price: $2,500 (full year, one-way morning travel only, for afternoon travel please refer to the one-way bus prices listed above.)

Departure from Stop
(Regular/
Mass/Rally/
Minimum/
All-Periods)		 Location

7:15 AM

Ladera Ranch: Crown Valley & Antonio 

7:15 AM

Laguna Hills: Nellie Gail & Rocking Horse  Golden Lantern & Cam. Del Avion

7:15 AM

Foothill Ranch: Town Center & Alton
Departure
from Stop
(Meeting Day)		  Location
8:15 AM Ladera Ranch: Crown Valley & Antonio
8:15 AM Laguna Hills: Nellie Gail & Rocking Horse  Golden Lantern & Cam. Del Avion
8:15 AM Foothill Ranch: Town Center & Alton

Carpool Information

Registration opens soon!

SMCHS is excited to continue our partnership with Go Kid carpool service to support our school community's transportation needs. GoKid offers a dedicated, secure carpooling platform exclusively for SMCHS families. 

The platform allows users to:

  • View other SMCHS families interested in carpooling in your general vicinity 
  • Communicate directly through the app or website
  • Organize and manage carpools easily. 

For next steps, email Parent Liaison Lori Evers.

Departure Time Guide

MORNING SCHEDULE

Regular, Mass, Rally, Minimum, All‑Periods Days:
School begins at 8:00 AM.
Bus arrives around 7:45 AM.

Meeting Days:
School begins at 9:00 AM.
Bus arrives around 8:45 AM.

AFTERNOON SCHEDULE

Regular, Mass, Rally, All‑Periods Days:
Bus departs at 2:50 PM.

Meeting Days:
Bus departs at 2:30 PM.

Minimum Days:
Bus departs at 12:20 PM.

The SMCHS Transportation Office will inform parents and students of any changes to scheduled pick‑up or departure times.