How do I get from Union Station to the Pearl District without a car?
Portland Union Station is at 800 NW 6th Ave. The closest Streetcar stop on the published stop list appears to be NW Lovejoy & 9th Ave. [CLIENT INPUT NEEDED: confirm the nearest stop, the walking route from Union Station, and the walk time.] From there, ride to a Pearl District stop such as NW 11th & Johnson or NW 11th & Marshall. No transfer is needed once you're on the Streetcar.
How do I get from downtown hotels to the Portland Art Museum using the streetcar?
The Portland Art Museum is at 1219 SW Park Ave. [CLIENT INPUT NEEDED: confirm which Streetcar stop is closest to the museum. Candidates from the published stop list are SW Market & Park, SW Clay & 10th, and SW 10th & Yamhill.] From your hotel, find the nearest Streetcar stop on the route map, ride to the museum's stop, and walk the rest of the way. [CLIENT INPUT NEEDED: list the 2–3 downtown hotel clusters to feature and the stop nearest each.]
How do I pay for the Portland Streetcar as a first-time visitor?
Tap a Hop card, Apple Pay or Google Wallet, or a debit or credit card on the green Hop validator once you board. A streetcar-only fare is $2.00 for 2.5 hours, or $1.00 for Honored Citizen and youth fares, and kids 6 and under ride free. A TriMet fare is also valid on the Streetcar at no additional charge.
What are the best things to see along the Portland Streetcar route?
The Streetcar's stops reach the Pearl District, NW 23rd in Nob Hill, Portland State University, the Oregon Convention Center, and OMSI. [CLIENT INPUT NEEDED: confirm the priority list of attractions to feature, and add the Portland Art Museum once its nearest stop is confirmed.] The Streetcar stops at every station, so you don't need to request a stop.
Do I need to buy a ticket before boarding the streetcar?
No advance ticket is needed if you pay with a debit or credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Wallet. Tap on the reader once you board. A Hop card also works. Keep your fare available to show Streetcar staff if asked.
Is there luggage space on the Portland Streetcar?
The Streetcar's on-board items rules don't mention luggage. They do allow bikes, personal shopping carts, and dollies in the low-floor section if you stay with them and keep clear of the doors and stairs. [CLIENT INPUT NEEDED: confirm luggage guidance for visitors arriving at Union Station with bags.]
How far is the walk from Union Station to the nearest streetcar stop?
[CLIENT INPUT NEEDED: confirm the nearest stop and the walk distance and time.]
Can I use the same fare to transfer to TriMet MAX or bus?
A TriMet fare is valid on the Streetcar at no additional charge. [CLIENT INPUT NEEDED: confirm whether a streetcar-only ticket is accepted on TriMet.]
How do I see when the next streetcar is coming?
The Streetcar's website lists upcoming arrival times by stop, accurate to within 2 minutes. [CLIENT INPUT NEEDED: confirm whether to name the Umo app for live arrivals.]
Is the Portland Streetcar wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Every streetcar has a ramp in its low-floor section for wheelchair and mobility-device boarding, and readerboards and audio announcements show the next stop. [CLIENT INPUT NEEDED: confirm whether every stop is accessible, or list any exceptions.]