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 Pass Registration Information

Bus route registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now closed. Families interested in transportation are encouraged to contact us to be added to the waitlist. Waitlist placement does not guarantee availability, and families will be contacted if a seat becomes available on their requested route.

Routes and times are subject to change at the discretion of the SMCHS Transportation Team. Please keep checking this page for the most up-to-date information.

For bus route timing and pricing please see the bus route tables below.

For more information, please contact our Transportation Team.

2026-27 Bus Routes & Prices

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
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: N Main St and Rincon St Bus stop next to Starbucks Bus stop was moved to increase accessibility and rider satisfaction	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: N Main St and Rincon St Bus stop next to Starbucks Bus stop was moved to increase accessibility and rider satisfaction	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	Laguna Hills: Nellie Gail & Rocking Horse
7:15 AM	Foothill Ranch: Town Center & Alton
Departure from Stop (Meeting Day)	Location
8:15 AM	Laguna Hills: Nellie Gail & Rocking Horse
8:15 AM	Foothill Ranch: Town Center & Alton

Carpool Information

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.

Need to be added to the platform?
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.

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