Getting around La Habra means choosing between walking, driving and bus routes that connect the city with nearby communities. La Habra city centre is about an 11-minute walk from La Habra Motel, making it a useful starting point for planning local trips.
- La Habra city centre: about an 11-minute walk from La Habra Motel.
- Parking includes public street spaces, public lots and structures, and private lots.
- OCTA routes connect La Habra with nearby communities; schedules are updated quarterly.
Walking Around the Local Area
For a broader sense of the area around the centre, use this question-led guide to La Habra’s neighbourhoods to help plan what to combine with your walk.
Driving and Parking
The City of La Habra’s General Plan describes public on-street parking, public off-street lots and structures, and private off-street parking. City lots generally have no restrictions for most spaces, while private lots may set tenant restrictions, time limits, paid parking or permit requirements.
Overnight street parking requires a permit between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. The restriction is enforced Monday through Friday and is not enforced on recognized holidays. The City says the ordinance has been in effect since 1969.
Submit applications for overnight parking permits, including temporary permits, through the City’s online Overnight Parking Permit Portal. La Habra’s Parking Enforcement Unit handles parking-code matters including street-sweeping violations, extended parking and abandoned vehicles. Cars parked along the curb can prevent street sweepers from cleaning the street, so pay attention to applicable restrictions.
Public Transit and Transfers
OCTA bus routes connect La Habra with nearby cities, and schedules are updated quarterly. Route details and timetables can change, so check the official site before you go.
OCTA’s fixed routes connect La Habra with Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley; its community routes connect La Habra with Anaheim and Brea. Foothill Transit is a separate operator serving La Habra, Brea, the San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Valley. Metro also serves the greater Los Angeles County area.
Some OC Bus routes accept valid Metrolink tickets as full fare for travel to and from stations. Check OCTA’s current connections information to confirm which routes accept them. For trip planning at Biola University, check the transit options and schedules that apply to your journey.
Routes to Nearby Visitor Destinations
The question of how to visit Muckenthaler Cultural Center is a useful starting point when planning time at the destination.
FAQs
Can you park overnight on a La Habra street?
Parking on a city street between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. requires an overnight parking permit. The restriction is enforced Monday through Friday, except on recognized holidays.
Which bus operators serve La Habra?
OCTA, Foothill Transit and Metro serve La Habra or the wider area. Check each operator’s current schedules and route details when planning a trip.
Can you use a Metrolink ticket on an OC Bus route?
Some OC Bus routes accept valid Metrolink tickets as full fare for travel to and from stations. Confirm the route with OCTA before travelling.