Parent-Organized Community Bus | Operated by CTS | 2025–2026 School Year


Background

The Irvine Troy Bus Service was launched in Fall 2021 by a group of dedicated parent volunteers in Irvine. In partnership with a professional school bus operator (CTS), this community-led service provides safe and structured transportation to and from Troy High School in Fullerton.


Troy High School Academic Calendar

View the official school calendar here: Troy 25-26 Calendar


Regular Schedule (2025–2026)

Morning Pickups

Bus Time Location
M1 6:45 AM Stonegate
M2 6:50 AM Heritage Park

Afternoon Returns

Bus Time Route
A1 3:45 PM Troy → Stonegate
A2 3:45 PM Troy → Heritage Park
A3 5:35 PM Troy → Stonegate → Heritage Park
A4 6:00 PM Troy → Heritage Park → Stonegate

Late Start Days

Late Start Dates:

2025: August 14 & 28, September 11 & 25, October 9 & 23, November 6 & 20, December 4 & 11

2026: January 8 & 22, February 5 & 19, March 5 & 26, April 9 & 23, May 7 & 14

Morning Pickups on Late Start Days

Bus Time Location
M1 7:35 AM Stonegate
M2 7:40 AM Heritage Park

Safety, Conduct & Operations Policies

  • Student Safety is Priority: Use only the designated bus zones. Remind students to wait for the bus to stop before approaching.

  • No Passing the Bus: Please do not drive past a stopped bus with the stop sign extended. Violations may be reported to law enforcement.

  • No Mid-Route Stops: Once the bus departs, it will not stop mid-route. Please be punctual.

  • No Parent Boarding: Parents are not permitted to board the bus at any time. Please use the “Contact Us” form for concerns.

  • Lost & Found: Left items usually remain on the bus. You may call CTS at (714) 835-8676 (5:30 AM–4:00 PM) to inquire.

  • CTS Office: 628 E Washington Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701


Bus Tags

  • Each student will receive a bus tag on the first day.

  • Tags are required for boarding throughout the year.

  • Lost tags can be replaced—please contact the admin team.


Behavioral & Parking Enforcement

To maintain a safe and respectful environment for all:

  • Misbehavior on the Bus or Violating Parking Rules may result in action.

    • 1st Incident: Formal warning, student ID noted

    • 2nd Incident: Possible removal from ridership

  • Examples of violations:

    • Boarding at unassigned stops

    • Stopping or parking next to the bus

    • Disregarding safety instructions

    • Exchanging tags without approval from Admin team

If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ section for more information.

 


Bus Stops

There are two designated pickup/drop-off locations in Irvine:

  • Stonegate Elementary

  • Heritage Park

Please note: These stops are final. We will not be adding or changing stops.

 Stonegate Park (280 Honors, Irvine, CA) 





Heritage Park Library (14361 Yale Ave, Irvine, CA)



Troy High School (2040 N Hale Ave, Fullerton, CA)