From 8 p.m. through the end of service – including extended MAX service – riders can hop on board without buying a Hop card or tapping
Whether “old acquaintance should be forgot” is a question as old as Auld Lang Syne, but not for TriMet this New Year’s Eve. Those riding to and from celebrations remain our top priority, with a return of our annual tradition of buses and MAX trains providing the most affordable and safest travel option this New Year’s Eve.
On Dec. 31, TriMet will once again offer free rides systemwide after 8 p.m. through the end of service. Buses will run on their regular schedules, while extended late-night service on the MAX Blue, Green, Orange and Yellow lines will keep riders moving past the stroke of midnight. Our LIFT paratransit service will also be free after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
Heading out for a night on the town? Traveling to a gathering with friends and family? Whatever your plans, TriMet is committed to helping you welcome 2026 without the risks of impaired driving.
Offering free rides on New Year’s Eve has been a tradition for decades. It’s our way of encouraging people to make responsible choices. It reduces the number of cars on the road and supports safer streets for everyone.
This year, free rides on New Year’s Eve are made possible thanks to the sponsorship of Oregonians Credit Union. TriMet is proud to continue this effort, as are C-TRAN and Portland Streetcar, which will also provide free rides on New Year’s Eve.
Extended MAX service
MAX will provide extended service, with trains arriving about every 30 minutes and most lines running past 2 a.m.
- MAX Blue Line: The last westbound train will depart the Cleveland Ave MAX Station at 1:58 a.m., and the last eastbound train will leave the Hatfield Government Center MAX Station for Portland City Center and Gresham at 1:32 a.m.
- MAX Green Line: The last westbound train will depart the Clackamas Town Center Transit Center to Portland City Center at 1:42 a.m., and the last eastbound MAX Green Line train will leave the Pioneer Courthouse/SW 6th Ave MAX Station toward Clackamas Town Center at 1:47 a.m.
- MAX Orange Line: The last northbound train will depart the SE Park Ave MAX Station at 2:55 a.m., and the last southbound MAX Orange Line train will leave the Pioneer Place/SW 5th Ave MAX Station at 2:02 a.m.
- MAX Yellow Line: The last northbound MAX Yellow Line train will depart the Pioneer Courthouse/SW 6th Ave MAX Station at 2:25 a.m., and the last southbound train will leave the Expo Center MAX Station to Portland City Center at 1:32 a.m.
Riders will want to take note of the MAX Red Line. It will operate on regular schedules, with the last westbound train leaving the Portland International Airport MAX Station at 12:27 a.m. and the last eastbound MAX Red Line train leaving the Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds MAX Station at 10:31 p.m.
Some MAX lines will continue to operate after the times stated above, but will not travel the full length of their route. Plan your trip now at trimet.org/planner.
On New Year’s Day, TriMet will operate on a Sunday schedule for buses and MAX. Portland Streetcar will also run on Sunday schedules. WES Commuter Rail and TriMet bus lines that typically do not run on Sundays will not operate. Additionally, TriMet’s Customer Service, Lost & Found and the Customer Support Center at Pioneer Courthouse Square will be closed.
Have a safe and happy New Year
We know that plans can change when you’re already out. You can check trimet.org at any time for the latest information, including real-time locations for all our buses and trains. When you are out, we want to hear from you. If you see disruptive, illegal or inappropriate behavior, call or text non-urgent concerns to 503-238-7433 (RIDE). In an emergency, always dial 911.
TriMet encourages everyone celebrating to make a plan. Please travel responsibly and look out for one another. Free transit on New Year’s Eve is one way we’re helping keep our community safe and ensuring the new year starts on the right track. Visit trimet.org/nye.