MAX Red Line
MAX Red Line light rail service connects Portland International Airport, E/NE Portland, Portland City Center, Beaverton and Hillsboro.
MAX Light Rail runs every 15 minutes or less most of the day, every day. Learn more
Service alerts in effect:
Effective Sunday, August 24, the Skidmore Fountain MAX Station will be permanently closed. Please board MAX trains at Old Town/Chinatown MAX Station or Oak/SW 1st Ave MAX Station.
Beginning Tuesday, April 1, there will no longer be fare vending machines at Skidmore Fountain MAX Station. Use Hop Fastpass or purchase fare from Old Town/Chinatown or Oak/SW 1st Ave MAX stations. You can also purchase Adult fare by tapping contactless payment to the Hop reader.
The elevator at NE 82nd Ave is out of service. For alternative access to the platform, board shuttle bus serving between NE 60th Ave and Gateway/NE 99th Ave.
Effective Aug. 24, 2025 Beginning Sunday, August 24, weekday schedules on all MAX lines will be adjusted by up to 8 minutes to keep trains on time. More
- The trip to/from downtown Portland takes about 38 minutes and costs $2.80 for Adults 18–64, $1.40 for Honored Citizens and $1.40 for Youth.
- The first train of the day to Portland International Airport arrives at 4:48 a.m. on weekdays and at 4:46 a.m. on Saturday & Sunday.
- The last train to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds departs PDX 11:31 p.m. on weekdays and 11:27 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday.
- The last train to Willow Creek Transit Center departs PDX at 12:31 a.m. on weekdays and 12:27 a.m. on Saturday & Sunday.
- The MAX station and ticket machines are located near baggage claim on the lower level. View airport map (flypdx.com)
- Parking at TriMet Park & Ride lots is limited to 24 hours. For longer trips, have someone drop you off at a MAX station. Park & Ride locations
- You can easily roll your luggage on board.
