2024 E-Insights Report

Cost of Public Transportation

One-Way Ticket Cost

One-Way Ticket Cost

Monthly Bus Pass

Monthly Bus Pass

About: This metric presents a quantitative analysis of the financial aspects associated with public transportation. Delving into both one-way tickets and monthly passes provides a comprehensive view of the economic considerations individuals and households encounter when utilizing the transit system.
Source: Numbeo Data. As per latest data retrieved on Dec 15, 2023.

  • Across the analyzed Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs), the prices of public transportation exhibit a notable range. For one-way tickets, costs vary from a low of $1.75 (Houston) to a high of $3 (Atlanta), while monthly pass expenses range from $38 (San Antonio) to $113.33 (Portland).
  • In the Tampa Bay region, the cost analysis indicates a one-way ticket expense of $2.90 and a monthly pass cost of $65.
  • Compared to other MSAs, Tampa Bay falls within the mid-range in terms of one-way ticket costs and leans towards the more affordable side for monthly passes.