How Much Does Public Transportation Cost?

Question

How much does it cost to use the bus in a city...on average. Would it be more beneficial for a graduate student to buy a car? or just ride the bus?

Answer 1

In New York City

Subway/Bus and Staten Island Railway: $2

Staten Island Ferry: Free

Other Ferry Services: Varies by operator

Long Island Railroad: Zone charge

Metro-North Railroad: Zone charge

New Jersey Transit: Zone charge

PATH Train: $1.50 ($1.75 after March 2, 2008)

I hope this information is very helpful. Good luck.

Answer 2

If the bus system in your city is sufficient for your needs, it would definitely be cheaper to ride the bus.   Even the most expensive buses are not going to cost nearly as much as getting a car and driving it.

Answer 3

generally taking public transit saves quite a lot of money over a private vehicle. Really it ll depends upon which city and or state you are in since systems vary considerably from area to area.

Answer 4

in medford oregon it is 2 dollors for adults and a dollor for people under 18 and babies up to i think 6 get on for free

Answer 5

What city?  It varies across the world.

In Chicago, it is $2 per ride, wherever that bus is going, but you can get monthly passes that will save you some cash if you use the bus every day.