How to Ride the Portland Streetcar

Travel tips
  • The Streetcar runs about every 13 minutes during the day (less frequently evenings and weekends).
  • Visit portlandstreetcar.org for real-time Streetcar arrivals.
  • If you are riding only within Fareless Square, you do not need to pay a fare.
  1. The Portland Streetcar runs daily on a loop connecting NW Portland, Portland City Center and the South Waterfront District. Stations are located every 2-3 blocks and trains run until about 11:30 p.m. on weekdays.
  2. You can buy a ticket on board or validate a previously purchased ticket on board the Streetcar.
  3. Reader boards at each station show when the next train is due. Signs on the front of each train display the Streetcar's destination.
  4. Stay behind the bumpy tiles and wait for the train to come to a complete stop. The doors will open automatically and you can board the train.
  5. The Streetcar does not stop at every station automatically. When you want to get off, push the yellow strip on the wall or the button by the door. The station name is announced before each stop and appears on a reader board overhead.
  6. Gather all your personal items and exit the Streetcar. Be sure to look both ways before crossing the tracks.

For your safety

  • Stop and look both ways before crossing the tracks.
  • Always use the designated pedestrian crossings.
  • Never cross in front of a streetcar unless it is stopped at a red light.
  • Never walk or ride your bike on the tracks.
  • Never ride your bike on the Streetcar platform.
  • To report an emergency or a suspicious behavior or package, tell the operator right away using the intercom or call 9-1-1.

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