Savings Calculator

With high gas prices, there's never been a better time to leave the car and traffic congestion behind. Unlock the gridlock and save more money than ever by riding METRO instead.

The METRO Savings Calculator below allows you to compare the cost of driving in Houston with the cost of riding METRO. In less than 30 seconds, you’ll see how much money you may be able to save each month.

If you don’t know which METRO transit services can transport you to your destination, use our Trip Planner. That will help you fill in the fields.

METRO Park & Ride commuter express bus in HOV lane on U.S. Highway 59 South with gridlock traffic on both sides of the highway.

Step 1

Calculate Your Cost to Drive

Start by telling us about your commuting habits:

Commute Days Per Month

Please enter the number of days you commute per month.

Commute Miles Per Day*

(Use Google Maps to help you calculate)

Please enter the number of miles you commute in a day.

Parking Costs Per Day

* Based on an average of $3.15 per gallon of gas, with fuel efficiency of 25 miles per gallon.

Step 2

Calculate Your Cost to Ride METRO

Now compare that with using METRO transit services to reach your destination:

METRO Services You'll Use

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Fare Type

Payment Method

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Select a Local Route

Local Fare

Route Type

Select a Rail Route

Rail Fare

Route Type

Park & Ride Bus Route

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Park & Ride Bus Fare

Monthly Cost to Drive:

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Monthly Cost to Ride METRO:

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Monthly Total Savings: Reset Calculator

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Drive Less. Save More.

If you have a long commute to work on the freeway, these METRO services can save you time and money. Both provide an express ride by traveling on HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) freeway lanes to avoid traffic.