Public Transport & Car Costs in Austin
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Austin, United States is $41. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Austin: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Austin | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Austin | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Austin
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.62 | $1.25 – $3.00 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $41 | $41 – $69 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.75 | $2.50 – $5.00 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.62 | $1.50 – $2.00 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $35 | $29 – $35 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.81 | $0.66 – $1.03 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $35,000 | $23,629 – $36,232 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $26,900 | $25,684 – $29,200 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.62$1.25 – $3.00
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $41$41 – $69
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $2.75$2.50 – $5.00
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.62$1.50 – $2.00
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $35$29 – $35
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.81$0.66 – $1.03
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $35,000$23,629 – $36,232
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $26,900$25,684 – $29,200
Other categories in Austin
Transportation in Austin: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Austin?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Austin, United States is around $41. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Austin?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Austin main cost-of-living page.