How to Take the Max (Light Rail) in Portland, Oregon

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Plan your trip.

   The TriMet Trip Planner tool will help you figure out which line you need to take and how much it will cost.
   
   There are four lines:
   Blue, Green, Red, Yellow.
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   Step 2: Look for the ticket machine at the station.

   , Tickets are sold by the amount of time they are good for.
   
   The smallest increment is 2 hours, which sells for $2.
   
   You can also purchase: ,, Most machines accept both cash and card, unless they say "card only". ,,, Then you can board and take a seat. , The MAX stops at every station and the station name is announced before each stop.
   
   The name of the next station is also shown on an electrical sign. ,
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   Step 3: Determine what ticket type you want.

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   Step 4: Enter the quantity.

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   Step 5: Pay for your ticket(s).

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   Step 6: Retrieve your ticket.

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   Step 7: Get on the side of the station with the train going in the direction you want to go.

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   Step 8: When the train stops in front of you

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   Step 9: wait for others to get off.

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    Step 10: Listen to the announcements.

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    Step 11: Exit the train at your station.

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