Is taking BART cheaper than driving?

Transit Saves You Money The average BART fare is approximately $3.96. For the same price as one year of car ownership, you could take nearly 3,000 average trips on BART – or about seven trips a day. Use our Fare Calculator to determine the exact cost of your trip.



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Adults get a 6.25% discount on cash value rides by buying $48 worth of value for $45 or $64 worth of value for $60. You can only purchase an HVD ticket by setting up Autoload or through a transit benefit program. You need a cash value balance of at least $0 on your card to enter BART with a valid HVD ticket.

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If price is the deciding factor, the car trip will usually be the cheaper one for anything more than a single passenger or a single passenger with infant child in tow. (Kids under two generally ride the train free.)

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Pros of taking BART or public transportation when visiting San Francisco: Cost-effective: Using public transportation is generally cheaper than driving and paying for parking in the city.

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In addition to the 50-cent per trip savings on BART, adult Muni customers who use Clipper save 50-cents on single-ride fares.

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Youth 5-18 years old get 50% off BART with a youth Clipper card. Seniors 65 and over get 62.5% off BART with a Senior Clipper card. Qualifying low-income adult riders get 20% off BART with Clipper START. Riders with qualifying disabilities get 62.5% off BART with the RTC Clipper card.

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Taking BART, he noted, is also faster than driving the highly trafficked highways into San Francisco. “Being on BART makes me feel relieved. It's way more stressful driving,” he said. “It's tough commuting this far, but public transit makes it more manageable.”

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A: BART fares are calculated on the distance traveled, and there are no time-based passes for BART.

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You need a cash value balance of at least $2.10 on an adult card, $1.05 on a Youth Clipper card and 75 cents on a Senior or RTC Clipper card. High-value discount (HVD) ticket: For single rides. Adults get a 6.25% discount on cash value rides by buying $48 worth of value for $45 or $64 worth of value for $60.

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Take public transit In most cities, public transit is a great way to get around and one of the best ways to commute without a car. It's cheaper than driving and can save you time and stress. If you want to take this commuting choice long-term, look into passes or payment options that the transit organization offers.

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It is possible that last minute holidays can be cheaper, but it is not guaranteed. Sometimes, last minute travel deals can be found because the airline, hotel, or travel company is trying to fill seats or rooms that would otherwise go unsold. In these cases, they may offer discounts to encourage people to book.

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A family of five may find a road trip more economical than buying plane tickets, she said. However, if only one or two people are going on the trip, driving may not be the more affordable option once gas and food are factored in.

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Waterways are the cheapest mode of service. The amount of loading and unloading goods is much cheaper if it has to travel a long distance.

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Fares are based on how far you travel. Fare charts are posted on each BART ticket vending machine. Destinations are listed alphabetically with the one-way and round-trip fares. Once you have your ticket, you will pass through a fare gate that will scan the ticket and give it back to you.

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