The MAX

The MAX, or Metro Area Express is a regional express service connecting commuters to cities across Hampton Roads. It offers an economical, stress-free, fast ride to work. Choose MAX and spend less on gas, help the environment,  and make your commute the best part of your day.

• View All MAX Routes
• View The MAX Fare
• For specific bus stops, please use our Google Trip Planner located on our homepage.

Convenience is just around the corner

Park your vehicle at one of the convenient Park and Ride facilities throughout Hampton Roads. Service includes connections between the Southside and Peninsula, as well as connections to major employment destinations, such as Naval Station Norfolk and Northrop Grumman in Newport News.

Surf the web as you ride MAX!

The MAX offers free WiFi with any laptop or personal digital assistant.

Connecting is easy. Double-click your web browser icon. Then, click where it says “Click here to continue.” Once you get to the page that says “You are now connected to the Internet,” you are ready to go.

The MAX Pass

Ride once for $3.00, or purchase an all day pass for $5.50. Other convenient passes include a Bundle of 5 day passes for $24.75 or a 30 – Day pass for $95.00. MAX passes are available at local farecard outlets and HRT service centers. Seniors, age 60 and over, and Persons with Disabilities are eligible to board the MAX for $1.50. Senior citizens must show the driver a DMV, Medicare, an HRT Half-Fare or an ADA Paratransit ID with a photo ID. Please note that local bus route passes are accepted on the MAX with an additional $1.50 upgrade fee. The upgrade fee for seniors and persons with disabilities with proper ID is $0.75.

Guaranteed Ride Program

Sign up for the Guaranteed Ride Program, a service provided by the TRAFFIX division of Hampton Roads Transit.This program provides a reliable ride back to your point of origin in case you have to work late, leave early or have an emergency and are unable to catch the MAX. Some restrictions may apply. Sign up for Guaranteed Ride by clicking here.

For more information, call (757) 222-6100 or email customer service.