Ticket Optimizer
Figure out whether individual tickets, day passes, or long-term passes will save you the most money based on your expected rides.
Recommendation
Weekly passes is the most cost-effective option for your plan. You save $16.50 compared to buying single tickets.
Cost Comparison
- Single ride tickets: $49.50
- Day passes: $67.50
- Weekly passes: $33.00
- Monthly pass: $127.00
Break-even Insights
- Day pass breaks even at ~4.9 rides per day.
- Monthly pass breaks even at ~46.2 rides per 30 days.
How to Use This Optimizer
Estimate your total rides
Include every trip—commutes, sightseeing, airport transfers, and late-night returns.
Count the number of travel days
If you’re visiting over multiple weeks, include all calendar days you’ll use the transit system.
Enter ticket prices
Use the current fares from the transit agency. Leave any pass blank if it’s not offered.
Understanding the Formula
The optimizer multiplies the price of each ticket type by the number required to cover your trip, then compares totals:
- Single ride cost = rides × single ticket price
- Day pass cost = travel days × day pass price
- Weekly pass cost = ceil(travel days ÷ 7) × weekly price
- Monthly pass cost = ceil(travel days ÷ 30) × monthly price
We highlight the cheapest option and compute break-even ride counts so you know when switching to a pass makes sense.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my trip spans multiple months?
The calculator uses full 30-day increments for monthly passes. For longer stays, adjust the total days or evaluate multiple monthly passes.
Can I include unlimited passes from multiple agencies?
Enter the combined price under the pass that fits best (weekly or monthly). For more complex cases, run the calculator for each system separately.
Does this account for transfer fees or peak surcharges?
Include those costs in the single-ride price if they apply. The calculator assumes consistent pricing per ride.
How do I handle pay-per-distance systems?
Estimate your average fare per ride based on the distances you’ll travel and use that value for the single ride price.