Austin Commute Affordability Calculator

For people who don't drive but still need to get to work. See how much of your pay goes to getting there and back by bus, train, and rideshare, with CapMetro fare capping built in.

The job

Gross pay, before taxes.

Your week

Check how you get to work and back home each day. Bus and Train can go together, like a bus to the train station. Ride is on its own. Leave a day blank if you're off.

DayTo workTo homeOn time?

Trip costs

Bus lines: how many different buses you take to get there. Each one you board is a separate fare, so a transfer counts as two rides. Rideshare is often pricier late at night, so each direction has its own estimate.

Travel time, door to door (minutes)

Travel time feeds the "counting travel time" wage in the results, and the on-time check.

Transit fares

Bus (Local)

Train (Commuter, also covers buses)

Advanced Zone: can I get there on time?

Check your shift times against when the bus and train actually run.

Your shift

Your home stops

Add the stops you use near home. Most people have two, one on each side of the street. They're saved in this browser–on this device only–for next time.

Schedule times at your stop

Pick your home stops above and these fill in from CapMetro's schedule. You can also type them in yourself, or leave a box blank to skip that check.

First trip leaves your stopLast trip reaches your stop

Times after midnight count toward the night before, the same way CapMetro's service day runs until 4 am.

Rideshare rewards

Card perks that give some of your rideshare spending back.

Figured as cash back you apply as a statement credit. Card promos change, so check your card's current terms.

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