Fares
TriMet fares are valid on buses, MAX Light Rail, WES Commuter Rail1 and Portland Streetcar. If you are traveling on MAX or Streetcar within the Free Rail Zone, you can ride for free.
| 2-Hour Ticket2 | 1-Day Pass |
7-Day Pass |
14-Day Pass |
1-Month Pass |
1-Year Pass |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ticket | Book of 10 | ||||||
| Adult All Zones |
$2.30 | $23 | $4.75 | $22.50 | $43.50 | $86 | $946 |
| Adult 2 Zones |
$2 | $203 | $4.75 | $19.50 | $38 | $75 | $825 |
| Honored Citizen All Zones |
$0.95 | $9.50 | $4.75 | — | $13 | $25 | $275 |
| Youth/ Student All Zones |
$1.50 | $15 | $4.75 | — | $13.50 | $26 | — |
| LIFT Paratransit All Zones |
$1.80 | $18 | $4.75 | — | $25.50 | $50 | $600 |
Types of fares
Adult
For ages 18-64. The fare you pay is based on the number of zones you will be traveling in1. Use the Trip Planner to determine the correct fare for your trip.
Honored Citizen
For ages 65+, people on Medicare and people with a disability. Valid for travel in all 3 fare zones. Proof of eligibility required.
Youth/ Student
For ages 7-17 and students in high school or pursuing a GED. Valid for travel in all 3 fare zones. Proof of age or student status required. Children under 7 ride free with paying passenger.
Tickets and passes
2-Hour Ticket
Valid for unlimited rides on buses, MAX, WES1 and Streetcar for up to 2 hours. Single tickets purchased from a ticket machine come pre-validated for immediate use. Note: On the bus, when you use an unvalidated ticket or pay in cash, the operator will give you a transfer receipt valid for at least 1 hour on weekdays or 2 hours on weekends—enough time to complete your trip.
Book of 10 Tickets
Valid for unlimited rides on buses, MAX, WES1 and Streetcar for up to 2 hours. Book tickets come unvalidated, so you can use them any time. Note: On the bus, when you use an unvalidated ticket or pay in cash, the operator will give you a transfer receipt valid for at least 1 hour on weekdays or 2 hours on weekends—enough time to complete your trip. How to validate your ticket
1-Day Pass
Valid for unlimited rides on buses, MAX, WES1 and Streetcar in all 3 fare zones until the end of the service day.
7-Day Pass
Valid for unlimited rides on buses, MAX, WES1 and Streetcar for 7 consecutive calendar days.
14-Day Pass
Valid for unlimited rides on buses, MAX, WES1 and Streetcar for 14 consecutive calendar days. Pre-validated at time of purchase for immediate use.
Half-Month Pass
Starting on the 15th of the month, you can buy a discounted 1-Month Pass valid for the remainder of the month. Available only at the TriMet Ticket Office at Pioneer Courthouse Square.
1-Month Pass
Valid for unlimited rides on buses, MAX, WES1, Streetcar and Portland Aerial Tram for the entire calendar month. You can buy next month's pass as early as the 20th of this month.
1-Year Pass (Pass-By-Mail)
A 1-Year Pass is 12 1-Month Passes mailed separately each month. Choose automatic monthly billing, or get 1 month free when you pay in advance. Shipping and handling extra. A Portland Streetcar Annual Pass is also available.
Employer 1-Year Pass
Photo ID with sticker available only from participating employers. Valid for unlimited rides on buses, MAX, WES1, Streetcar and Portland Aerial Tram for 1 year.
Making transfers
With your valid TriMet fare, you can transfer between buses, MAX, WES1 and Streetcar to complete your trip. On the bus, if you pay in cash or use an unvalidated ticket, the operator will give you a transfer receipt (shown at right). Transfer receipts are valid for at least 1 hour on weekdays or 2 hours on weekends. Learn more about transfers
1 WES Commuter Rail requires an All-Zone fare.
2 Tickets are good for 2 hours. Bus transfer receipts are valid for at least 1 hour on weekdays or 2 hours on weekends.
3 1-Zone Tickets are also available, but only in books of 10 sold at the TriMet Ticket Office, online in the TriMet Store, and through our Pass-By-Mail program. A book of 1-Zone Tickets costs 50 cents less than a book of 2-Zone Tickets, so they're a good value if you only travel within 1 zone.