Public Transport & Car Costs in Seattle
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Seattle, United States is $108. 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 Seattle: 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 Seattle | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Seattle | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Seattle
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $3.00 | $2.75 – $3.00 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $108 | $99 – $120 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.60 | $2.60 – $2.60 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.68 | $1.68 – $1.69 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $30 | $30 – $30 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.27 | $1.10 – $1.48 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,318 | $33,000 – $37,550 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $25,462 | $25,000 – $25,770 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $3.00$2.75 – $3.00
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $108$99 – $120
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $2.60$2.60 – $2.60
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.68$1.68 – $1.69
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $30$30 – $30
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.27$1.10 – $1.48
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $36,318$33,000 – $37,550
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $25,462$25,000 – $25,770
Other categories in Seattle
Transportation in Seattle: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Seattle?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Seattle, United States is around $108. 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 Seattle?
- 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 Seattle main cost-of-living page.