Soka University operates a free shuttle service for students to get around town. The shuttle leaves from the steps of the Ikeda Library (on the right side, opposite of Grad School) at every half hour and loops around the three shopping plazas nearby campus: Aliso Viejo Town Center, Commons at Aliso Viejo, and Walmart shopping center (See star on map below). Please be at the shuttle stop 5 minutes prior to departure time, as the shuttle will leave on the hour (--:00) or half-hour (--:30).
SHUTTLE SERVICE HOURS (starting 9/1/25)
Sunday - Wednesday: 9am - 8pm
Thursday - Saturday: 8am - 10pm
*Please check our FB page for any daily changes in schedule.
SHUTTLE SERVICES CLOSED HOLIDAYS
| July 4th - Independence Day | December 25 - Christmas Day |
| 4th Thursday of November - Thanksgiving Day | December 31 - New Year's Eve |
| December 24 - Christmas Eve | January 1 - New Year's Day |
STUDENT Special Request Form
Make a Student Special Shuttle Request Here
While students may submit special shuttle requests for destinations within 5 mile radius of campus to purchase food, medicine, and personal items, trip requests to other restaurants, specialty shops, or other destinations will be limited. Our priority for special shuttle requests will be supporting students' doctor/medical visits. We will try to accommodate recreational activities as much as possible.
Please remember to submit your request 48 hours in advance. These requests are on a first come first serve basis. We will need 2 hours minimum in between drop-off and pick-up times so we are able to do our regular routes. Requests will only be approved during business hours (9am-5pm) Monday-Friday. Any requests for the weekend should be submitted by Friday noon.
Beach trips:
STAFF Special Request Form
Make a Staff Special Shuttle Request Here
Shuttle Services main priority is to maintain its regular shuttle route for our students. When possible, we will accommodate and support staff special requests. Staff Special requests must be submitted 10 business days in advance. The request must be within a 2 hour travel radius of campus, which includes Thousand Oaks, Santa Clarita, San Bernardino, and San Diego. For trips outside that range or trips to the mountains (Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear, etc.) please seek alternate transportation. Requests will only be reviewed/approved during normal business hours (9am-5pm) Monday - Friday.
Revision (Sept 2023): Due to limited staffing issues, we will most likely not be able to support weekend requests unless they are within 5 mile radius.
STUDENT ORG Off Campus Event Request
Shuttle Services main priority is to maintain its regular shuttle route for our students on campus. When possible, we will accommodate and support a student organization's transportation request for an off-campus event. However, this heavily depends on availability of our shuttle drivers and how the request will impact our regular shuttle service. Student orgs wishing to utilize the shuttle for off-campus events should submit a Student Org Event Request Form 3 weeks prior to event . We DO NOT do drop-offs/pick-ups at LAX.
Here are some other transportation options if you need to get to somewhere off-hours or outside of our shuttle service range.
OC Bus
Fixed route bus service by OCTA (Orange County Transportation Authority). Please check the website for routes. The closest transit center is Laguna Hills Transportation Center.
Local train service by OCTA. Closest Metrolink station is Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station.
1) SUA Shuttle Service is for currently enrolled SUA students ONLY. We do not transport Faculty and/or Staff unless they are part of a student activity.
2) We do not pick up or transport student's families or friends from airports, train stations, hotels, malls, etc.
3) All special request trips MUST be within a 5 mile radius of the University. As such, we do NOT provide transportation to and from John Wayne Airport outside of designated dates/times for winter and summer break.
4) All destinations must be a business establishment. We CANNOT take students to private residences.
5) Except for emergencies, all special shuttle requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance.*
*Requests will only be reviewed/approved during normal business hours (9am-5pm) Monday - Friday. For weekend and Monday requests, please submit by Friday noon. In addition, no requests will be reviewed/approved during University Holidays. Please make reservations in advance.
6) Phone calls are not permitted on the shuttle buses
1) When approaching the shuttle, please be careful as there are blind spots
2) Please be at the pick up location 5 minutes before pickup time. If you are not at the pickup location on time, the shuttle will return after 30 minutes. If you arrange your own ride back, please call the shuttle number so they are aware of your status.
3) No eating or drinking on the shuttle. You may only have CLOSED containers in the vehicles.
Click HERE to go to the SUA Shuttle Facebook page! Shuttle Drivers will post updated schedule (changes in schedule, delays, etc.) throughout the day to keep students in the loop!
In case of an emergency, please call shuttle drivers directly. If you have any general questions, please feel free to email us. We will respond during normal business hours Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
949-322-2136
949-573-3731
