Metro Area Express
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The MAX, or Metro Area Express, is the first regional express service connecting all of Hampton Roads. It offers commuters an economical, stress-free, fast ride to work. By choosing the MAX, you will spend less on gas and help the environment,making your commute the best part of your day.
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Convenience is just around the corner
Park your vehicle at one of the convenient Park and Ride facilities throughout Hampton Roads.Then take one of our MAX routes. 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.
The following routes will serve these destinations:
Click on the links below for access to route and scheduling information.
**Passenger Alerts: Routing Changes, Schedule Changes, Detours and other important announcements.
- Route 960 Virginia Beach to Norfolk**
- Route 961 Newport News-Hampton to Norfolk**
- Route 962 Suffolk-Chesapeake-Portsmouth to Norfolk**
- Route 963 Hampton to Naval Station Norfolk
- Route 967 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake to Newport News**
- *Route 919 Virginia Beach to Naval Station Norfolk**
- *Route 922 Chesapeake-Virginia Beach to Naval Station Norfolk**
* Routes will be available October 2008
Make yourself comfortable
The MAX has plush, high-back seats and additional leg room, allowing for extra comfort during your ride. Because the MAX travels along area interstates, you have the luxury of a smooth, quiet commute with few distractions and limited stops.
The MAX Pass
Whether you ride one day per week or everyday, the MAX is the perfect fit for you. Ride once for $3.00 or purchase an all day pass on the MAX 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 or Medicare ID with a Photo ID. Persons with Disabilities must show a HRT Half-Fare ID or an ADA Paratransit ID with a Photo ID. Please note that The MAX routes will not issue transfers, however, transfers and 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. 10-Ride fare cards and transfers will be accepted on all MAX routes with an additional cost of $1.50 until October 2008.
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.
