Try our calculator to compare the cost of driving versus riding METRO on your commute and see how much you can save on METRO.

Calculate Driving Cost

Commute Days Per Month

Parking Costs Per Day

Miles Driven Roundtrip Per Day(Use Google Maps to help you calculate)

Average Vehicle Cost Per Mile(Rate for gas, insurance, depreciation, and maintenance)

Total Monthly Cost to Drive

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Calcualte Riding METRO Cost

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REGULAR SENIORS, STUDENTS, CHILDREN, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Roundtrip Fare

Do you park your car at a Park & Ride or a Transit Center?

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If yes, enter the miles (roundtrip) driven to the Park & Ride or Transit Center

Monthly cost to ride METRO

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Total monthly savings

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Cost of Operations

Operating Costs	Small Sedan	Medium Sedan	Large
Gasoline	$0.07	$0.08	$0.10
Maintenance	$0.05	$0.05	$0.06
Tires	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Cost Per Mile	$0.13	$0.14	$0.17
Ownership Cost
Insurance (full-coverage)	$1,169	$1,208	$1,288
License, Registration, Taxes	$502	$701	$857
Depreciation	$2,568	$3,792	$4,917
Finance Charge	$481	$698	$869
Total Ownership Costs Per Year	$4,720	$6,399	$6,350
Total Ownership Costs Per Day	$12.93	$17.53	$21.73
Total Cost Per Year	$7,373	$9,564	$11,601
Cost Per Mile	$0.37	$0.47	$0.58

Your actual commute costs may be higher. These figures are based on late-2015 per gallon price of $2.139. View more information about the current average fuel prices.

METRO BUS Fare Cost

Zone	Regular	Discount
Local	$1.25	$0.60
1	$2.00	$1.00
2	$3.25	$1.60
3	$3.75	$1.85
4	$4.50	$2.25