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School Field Trips and Groups on TriMet

You can bring a group of up to 40 students and adult chaperones on the bus and up to 80 on MAX Light Rail. (Sorry, we cannot schedule field trips on WES Commuter Rail at this time.)

  • Important: For all groups of 15 or more, please contact us to schedule your trip at least two weeks in advance.
  • All members of your group must board and disembark together.
  • You can pay with regular TriMet tickets or passes on the day of the trip, or take advantage of our discounted "Class Pass" fare for groups of 15 or more. (See below.)

"Class Pass" reduced fare for groups of 15 or more

If your group has 15 or more people, you can order a Class Pass (pre-payment required) for just $1 per person round trip, including students, teachers and chaperones.

To receive the Class Pass discount, you must return a TriMet Field Trip Request Form (PDF)
to TriMet Customer Service at the address below along with your payment, at least two weeks prior to your trip. We'll send you a Class Pass and a customized trip itinerary by mail.

Mail the form and payment to:

TriMet Field Trip Program
701 SW 6th Ave.
Portland, OR 97204

Note: If all students in your group are under 7, you do not need a Class Pass. Children 6 and under ride free, and the teachers and chaperones can pay with regular tickets or passes.

Scheduling a field trip

  • Travel during off-peak hours (weekdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and 6 p.m.).
  • Request your trip early to get your preferred travel times.

Need to cancel?

If your plans change, we will gladly reschedule your trip for another day at no charge.

  • Please call us at least one day in advance to cancel your trip.
  • If you need to reschedule your trip, please notify us at least two weeks in advance, if possible.
  • Sorry, we are not able to offer refunds for the Class Pass.

Have a safe trip

Please keep your students in sight and near you at all times. To make your trip a safe and enjoyable experience for all, please share the following riding tips with your students and chaperones:

  • Your group is sharing the bus or MAX train with other passengers, so please be quiet and respectful of them.
  • While students may cross the street in front of a school bus that is stopped and has flashing red lights, they should never cross in front of a TriMet bus—unless it is stopped at a traffic light.
  • Cross MAX tracks only at designated pedestrian crossings. MAX trains are very quiet, so always listen carefully and look both ways before crossing the tracks.
  • Don't run at the MAX station, and stand back from the platform edge as the train approaches.
  • Never play on or near train tracks. Remember, trains cannot stop quickly or steer around you!

Also, be sure to remind your students of the rules for riding TriMet.

See you on board!