Paying With a Paper Hop Ticket
Although they are no longer sold at ticket machines, paper Hop tickets are available to organizations and employers participating in a TriMet pass program. You can also buy paper tickets at the Customer Support Center in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Tap the ticket on the green Hop reader before boarding.
Single-use
Hop tickets are single-use paper tickets with electronics inside, so they can be "tapped" on the green Hop reader just like a plastic card. You can buy 2½-Hour and 1-Day tickets for Adult, Honored Citizen or Youth riders.
Tap to board
Tap your ticket on the Hop reader before boarding to validate your fare. The screen will show a confirmation that you paid your fare and you will hear an audible chime. You’re good to go!
Tap every time
Your ticket is valid for either 2½ hours or the rest of the day (until 3 a.m.), starting at the time of purchase (if you bought your ticket from the Customer Support Center) or starting after your first tap (if you got your Hop ticket from your employer or social service agency). During this time you can board any combination of buses and trains or Portland Streetcar to complete your trip. Remember to tap the Hop reader every time you board. Your tap is your proof of payment.
Paying with a Phone (Credit/Debit)
Paying with a Contactless Credit/Debit Card
Paying with a Hop Card
Paying with a Virtual Hop Card
