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OCTA 38 bus

Lakewood - Anaheim Hills

78 % on time

OCTA 38 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The OCTA 38 - Lakewood - Anaheim Hills bus serves 77 bus stops in the Los Angeles area departing from 183rd-Los Cerritos Center (Nearside) and ending at Esperanza-Fairlynn. Scroll down to see upcoming 38 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 38 bus times will be displayed. The full 38 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Fri, May 22, 2026
OCTA Lakewood - Anaheim Hills map

OCTA 38 bus route map

The OCTA 38 - Lakewood - Anaheim Hills bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the OCTA 38 bus to help you plan your trip on OCTA. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 38 bus is approaching your stop.

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OCTA 38 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 38 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by OCTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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OCTA 38 bus Service Frequency

The next 38 bus leaves 183rd-Los Cerritos Center (Nearside) at 12:04 PM, and arrives at Esperanza-Fairlynn at 1:43 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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OCTA 38 bus On-Time Performance

78 % on time

78% of riders report that the OCTA 38 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 110 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 38 bus. Compared to other OCTA lines, the 38 bus is ranked 11 out of 57 OCTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official OCTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 38 by opening the Transit app.

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OCTA 38 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next OCTA 38 bus depart from 183rd-Los Cerritos Center (Nearside)?

    The next 38 bus leaves 183rd-Los Cerritos Center (Nearside) at 12:04 PM, and arrives at Esperanza-Fairlynn at 1:43 PM. The total trip time for the next OCTA 38 bus is 99 min.

  • Is the OCTA 38 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the OCTA 38 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next OCTA 38 bus arrive?

    You can see the next OCTA 38 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 38 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the OCTA 38 bus?

    There are 77 stops on the OCTA 38 bus.

  • Is the OCTA 38 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on OCTA 38 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the OCTA 38 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the OCTA 38 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest OCTA 38 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 38 bus stop to where you are.

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