Is it safe to ride the MAX from the airport to a downtown hotel?

I'm arriving Sunday night and need to get to the Hilton. Never been in Portland before, so any advice is appreciated.Is it safe to ride the MAX from the airport to a downtown hotel?
Yes...Is it safe to ride the MAX from the airport to a downtown hotel?
I travel frequently on business and I have used Airport MAX since the day it opened (literally). I have ridden very late at night and very early in the morning and just about all times in between. I am a woman travelling alone, so might be seen as more ';vulnerable.'; In all the dozens of times I have ridden MAX to and from the airport, I have NEVER had a single problem. I think it might cost a bit more than $2.05 now, but a cab one-way from the airport to the downtown Hilton is about $27 dollars! Take the MAX, you'll like it.
Absolutely i ride the max daily and have never had a problem,also its amazingly quick compared to driving, from the airport you catch the red line and just stay put till pioneer courthouse square then walk a couple blocks north,most of the problems,crime wise,tend to be on the blue line between 122nd and gresham so youll have no problems.
It's safe, but as with any city, one should be alert and aware of their surroundings.





It might be a hassle if you have a number of bags.





You'll want to get off at Pioneer Courthouse Square, then walk 2-3 blocks south on Broadway to the Hilton.





Enjoy! Try to visit Powell's City of Books or enjoy one of Portland's many microbreweries (if either of these activities appeal to you)!
Yes. It runs every fifteen minutes and you won't have to transfer so it's reasonable. They've had skyrocketing crime on MAX lately, but not along that line. Just make sure to buy an ';all zone'; ticket and keep it handy in case you encounter a fare inspector. Each train has a driver. When you get on, look around for the intercom to talk to the driver and sit near it. That way, if you get scared you can ask for help.
Yes, very safe! It boards directly at the airport terminal and stops very close to the hilton and makes the trip in only 25 minutes at a cost of $2.05 each way! Many people use the system and it is carefully patroled. Good Luck!
There is a hilton hotel on Airport Way right up the road from the Airport. If you decide to take the train be sure it's during the day light hours. If your alone I would seriously spend the money on a cab! Oregon Native here.
yes its quite safe. Watching to your belongings and self isnt any different than any other city, except here, the homeless come up and talk to you but they are not really threatening. (especially now since they are all all laying on 4th and Jefferson!)
yes the max is very safe. Lately they have cracked down on people trying to ride for free but other than that it is great. a train arrives at a station about every 15 to 20 minutes.