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Metropolitan Area Express (MAX)

Gresham to Hillsboro east-west through downtown, Portland, OR 97209
503 238 7433
Ranked #97 of 297 attractions in Portland
3.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Public Transportation Systems
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Portland, Oregon
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Too bad there isn't better security on the Max because it's a great idea to save gas money. The recent criminal activity over the past couple years and the inability to keep some lines very clean has really taken the desirability of the MAX down a few notches. Just because of a live person who can actually see and respond... More

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Oregon
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

What is not to say about Max. We are lucky to have such a comprehensive transportation system that other cities model after. I wish Max went all the way to Forest Grove! More

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Portland, Oregon
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Convenient for getting from downtown to the airport, or out to Washington Park. The downside is that many of the ticket machinese do not work. More

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Vancouver, Washington
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Cuts across the metropolitan and suburbs of Portland. Great way to get around the Portland area. More

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Columbia City, OR
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

In the morning it would be packed full. In the afternoon it would be a homeless haven. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

There is A LOT of violent attacks: Robbery, stabbings, murders, etc. that happen on the MAX or at the MAX stops... Be careful; I wouldn't ride alone. More

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Portland, Oregon
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

The Max stop closest to my house has regular shootings. Yep. And crime is a constant problem - not considered a safe mode of transit. More

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Hillsboro, Oregon
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

Fastest way to get to a Timbers Game! The party starts in Hillsboro and warms up all the way to the JeldWin field. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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My out of town guest are continually baffled by the ticketing system or lack off. Ride at our own peril after dark from airport to Beaverton. Safer to and cheaper to catch a shuttle or taxi. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

They need to do a better job on identifying those that fail to pay & have more uniform police officers actually riding the max trains!! More

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