You don’t need a Hop card to ride TriMet — you can simply tap the green Hop reader as you board with your phone or contactless credit/debit card to instantly pay the $2.80 Adult fare.
But if you want to use our reduced Honored Citizen or Youth fares, you’ll need to get a Hop card:
- Get a reloadable plastic Hop card at the grocery store or from a Hop card machine at the MAX/WES station. Cards cost $3 and you can choose from Adult (18-64), Honored Citizen (65+ or Medicare) or Youth (7-17, high school/GED). Honored Citizen and Youth fares are reduced fares (half the price of Adult fares), so proof of eligibility is required when boarding. Register and load money on your card at myhopcard.com or load money on your card at the grocery store or the Hop card machine.
- You must apply for an Honored Citizen photo ID Hop card in advance if you have a disability, or if you qualify based on income or military status.
On the bus, you can also buy a ticket as you board using cash. Tell the operator whether you want a 2½-Hour Ticket or a Day Pass, then insert coins and bills into the farebox (exact change only) and grab your ticket from the printer on your right.