We arrived at Portland Union Station from Seattle via the Amtrak train. At first glance, the…read morestation and the platform appeared so picturesque. Inside the station, the interior was stunning, with artifacts on the high ceiling, marble walls and lots of space for passengers to sit. There was a small cafe and gift shop in the station. We had couple of luggages that the staff carried from the train to the baggage pick up. We had them handed over to us within five minutes. Once we stepped outside, the historical building looked old and had signs of aging. It also had a huge clock tower The waiting area was also little shady. But we debarked and left the station without any issues.

Amtrak Cascade between Portland, Oregon and Olympia, Washington is affordable, easy, relaxing, and…read morebeautiful. Coach sets offer plenty of leg room, reclining back, and foot rest. Booking online was simple and fast. Attendants in both stations were kind and helpful. The ride was a much more enjoyable journey than making the drive. Will definitely do this again.

One of the best train systems in the country. Why the best?…read more You can ride the MAX Light Rail and Portland Streetcar within downtown Portland, the Rose Quarter and the Lloyd District for FREE--all day, every day. Just look at the free rail zones.

I like the trains in Portland. They are much easier, cleaner and nicer than the ones we have in the…read moreBay Area. I easily got from the Airport to my hotel downtown for $2.50, as compared to a $45.00 cab ride. It was almost just as fast as it was smart to save that money and take the train. It was literally a non-issue ride and I was there in about 30 minutes. Another day we took the train over to Widmer Brewing Company. It was easy to find a schedule, this station and get over there. Last time we also took a cab, so the train was fun and we had a great day.

TriMet is the best that I have chosen and ridden on busses light rails and commuter rails so far!…read moreAnd it's absolutely amazing how fast I get around beaverton and Portland and even around the world using TriMet and other types of transportations

"Playing cool makes me lose my mind, I can't be someone I don't recognize. I'm not the type to have…read moreto say it twice or wait for you 'til the end of the night" -Tate McRae. I have been riding TriMet frequently since 5/2019 and this station is no exception because I would often walk around the waterfront near the Yamhill district as a way to keep my mind off of my ex and the person she dumped me for. This station is a bit finicky because the design is tough but it is overall safe because TriMet PD and TSS (TriMet Security services) are often around here so I don't have to fear any bad people including the guy my ex dumped me for. There's also a lack of places to sit because if you don't like perch seats this is not for you. Overall because this station is frequently used, the trains that come here are not often delayed and if you need to go somewhere quick the trams come just in time. Drawback: some drivers would pause here so please be prepared to wait.

It's slow. It's good for getting from point A to point B, but don't be in a hurry. More…read moreambassador/security staff on board would make it more comfortable.

A great way to get around Portland. On my last visit, we utilized the Portland Streetcar a few…read moretimes to get from South of the Waterfront to the Pearl District. Each station has a ticket machine, which were all down for some reason the weekend we were there, but you can always tap to pay with your phone when you get on. It's an honor system. We tried our best to abide by the rules, but as with most of these kind of public transit, a lot of people don't unfortunately. According to their system map, they have three different lines. Two lines cross the river to the East side of Portland while the other goes from North to South of Portland. The ride was like $2 valid for 2.5 hours.

Top flight and prompt service, and for a reasonable price. Unike some rides from PDX Radio cab has…read moremeters.

I am a care coordinator for seniors, currently working with a sight impaired client who lives in a…read moreretirement community. I use a ride share app myself but for my client's first ride alone I opted to call Radio Cab because it is what the concierge at her community uses. The Radio Cab dispatcher was laughably rude. He angrily refused to give a driver ETA "I have no way of knowing! I don't want to lie to you." I explained that my client was a sight impaired senior citizen and told the dispatcher that she was anxious. He responded with another impatient retort. After waiting with her and her dog for one hour I gave up and installed Lyft on her phone. Nine minutes later a kind driver appeared in a beautiful, spotless, well air conditioned (it was 90 degrees outside) car. My client's Radio Cab arrived 45 minutes later, almost 2 hours after I called. Two weeks ago I received a frantic call from a resident at the same facility who was stranded at her bank after waiting over an hour for her Radio Cab. I was with another client so she had to be rescued my the community's medical transport car. How is Radio Cab still in business? Starting tomorrow, I will be helping residents install the Lyft app and giving one on one instructions to help them become comfortable with this far superior option.

This is a nice stop downtown. Thanks the the parking garage the whole stop is covered. That is of…read morecourse a good thing with our weather. This stop is the closest to the library, Target and a lot of shops. The first floor of the garage even has some good shops to check out while you wait! In all its above average for a Max stop.

Let's face it, standing and waiting for the train isn't necessarily interesting or entertaining…read more Sure, you can read or listen to tunes on your phone; nothing wrong with that at all, but don't you want a little bit more? Alrighty then! Stand up straight, lift your head and look around (just like your mom has always told you; in this particular instance, your mom is right, otherwise you might get hit by a train --OUCH). You can jet over for a spot of tea at Starbucks in City Target or even pick up items for lunch. Scoping the Brooks Brothers' window will show you how to be sartorially splendid in Portland. Now keep turning until you've turned your back on Brooks Brothers and are now visually exploring the Boys Fort window (along with an in-house florist). You'll be able to pick up some beautiful handcrafted items for yourself or as gifts for friends or family. You will need to walk a few feet to Petersons on Morrison and pick up snacks, drinks, or cigarettes to keep you going on the MAX train westbound. The final stop on our tour is a swimsuit (and lots of other swim items) shop where you can suit up and swim out. See what I mean? You need never be bored again while standing at this stop. Yay!! My work is done!

It's crowded with homeless and untalented musicians during the Saturday Market season. Actually,…read morethe homeless are always crawling all over this place and not in a good way. Old Town is kind of that place the city has forgotten about. It's really sad because there's so much rich history there and it's being neglected. I don't see a bright future for Old Town. 2018 - Review # 4

MAX Station has many hubs ( https://trimet.org/max/stations.htm ) and services by three types of…read moretransit systems. I started at the South Waterfront/SW Moody Station (part of the City Center). I recently used TriMet for travel around Portland (to Hillsboro and Beaverton), and overall, it was a good and convenient experience. REMINDER: To "tap" at each green station pole before boarding. Each station features a ticket booth where you can easily purchase a transit card or add funds to your app. The$3 card pass gives you 2.5 hours of unlimited use. The process quick but I don't like tickets need to purchase one per transaction. I was also was surprised by the visible presence of Portland Police (or Transit Security ) on board during certain rides, which added a sense of security and safety while traveling. The trains were clean and well-maintained. The station benches also very clean. Additionally, the train schedules were clearly posted on the marquee, making it easy to know when to expect the next departure. Along the way, I got to enjoy beautiful views of Portland's parks and bridges as we made our way to various destinations. Needless to say, in 3 hours I crammed a lot of suggestions of "hot spots" to explore each day!!!