Calculator

Have gas and parking prices got you down? See how much you could save riding Metro instead of driving. Please note that the Metrorail fares shown are SmarTrip® prices effective July 1, 2012, for peak-fare periods (weekdays 7:30-9 am and 4:30-6 pm). You can save even more on Metro with reduced fares during off-peak travel, and with the tax-free or pre-tax federal transit benefit. See the TripPlanner for full door-to-door Metro itineraries and fares.

1. Calculate your cost to drive:
Enter commute days per month:
Enter parking costs per day:
Miles driven each way
Average vehicle costs per mile: (GSA rate for gas, insurance, depreciation and maintenance)
Monthly cost to drive:
2. Calculate your cost riding Metro:
Metrorail fare (one way)	0
Park at departure station Yes No
Miles driven each way to Metro
Average vehicle costs per mile: (GSA rate for gas, insurance, depreciation and maintenance)
Metrobus fare (one way paying with SmarTrip, cash price 20¢ more) None Regular Express	0.00
Fare type Regular Senior/disabled/Medicare cardholder
Monthly cost to ride Metro: Note: Total fare for combined bus/rail commutes assumes the use of a cost-saving transfer from rail to bus using SmarTrip. (Rail-to-bus transfers paid with cash cost 50¢ more.) See transfer details. Total fare also includes parking, if specified.	$0.00