Public Transport & Car Costs in Boston
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Boston, United States is $90. 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 Boston: 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 Boston | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Boston | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Boston
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.40 | $2.40 – $3.00 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $90 | $85 – $90 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.60 | $2.60 – $2.60 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.75 | $1.75 – $1.75 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $28 | $28 – $28 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.88 | $0.79 – $1.14 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,584 | $30,000 – $36,656 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $25,729 | $24,000 – $28,000 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.40$2.40 – $3.00
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $90$85 – $90
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $2.60$2.60 – $2.60
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.75$1.75 – $1.75
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $28$28 – $28
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.88$0.79 – $1.14
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $36,584$30,000 – $36,656
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $25,729$24,000 – $28,000
Other categories in Boston
Transportation in Boston: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Boston?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Boston, United States is around $90. 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 Boston?
- 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 Boston main cost-of-living page.