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Commute Calculator
Have you ever wondered what your commute really costs?
Find out with our quick and easy commute calculator! Just enter a few details about your trip and let our calculator do its thing. You might be surprised by the cost of your ride!
What would it cost you to pick another method?
| Method | Monthly Cost |
| Walking | $0 |
|
Biking |
$25 |
|
Transit ORCA PugetPass allows access to Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro Transit, King County Water Taxi, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Seattle Streetcar, and Sound Transit) |
$80 |
|
Vanpool for 6 passengers commuting 25 miles roundtrip in King County |
$81 |
Reasons Why
Want a good reason to take the bus, ride your bike, catch a train, or walk? We have plenty! From saving money to saving the planet, these transportation options can help.
Be Green
- Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Washington State, averaging around 50% for the last several years.
- Seventy percent of cancers caused by airborne pollutants come from diesel exhaust.
- At least 14 million pounds of toxic chemicals flow into Puget Sound every year including motor oil spill, drop, or runoff from paved-over areas.
- In Washington, driving accounts for almost 60% of air pollution.
- Each light rail train can carry 200 people in the space of 3 moving cars.
Save Time
- Work, read, or even nap on bus or train.
- Biking, walking, or taking transit avoids wasted time finding parking, dealing with parking tickets, or being towed.
- Trains and streetcars ar the safest and most reliable forms of transportation during inclement weather.
Be More Active
- One in three Washingtonians doesn’t get enough physical activity. .
- Walking and biking are good exercise and good for your health. They burn calories, build muscle tissue, strengthen the cardiovascular system and help control weight.
- People who take the bus or train are more likely to get their 30 minutes of recommended physical activity each day.
- 3.6 million americans 65 or older stay at home and are less mobile because they lack transportation options.
Be Safe
- In the US, riding a train is 20-30 times safer than driving, and riding the bus is about 60 times safer.
- Walking or biking is about 4 times safer than driving.
- Air pollution from cars has been linked with childhood asthma and stunted lung growth, along with cancer and other health impacts.
Save Money
- Transportation is the second largest household expense, only behind housing.
- Households that live further away from transit spend more than 45% of their budget on housing and transportation costs than households that have transit access.
- The percentage of a family’s income that is spent on transportation is highest for the lowest income earners: 8.2% for high-income and 15.7% for low-income.
- The annual economic impact of car crashes in the US is $277 billlion.
Transportation Resources by County
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Ways to Explore Washington State
You don’t need a car to explore the state! You can get from Seattle to the coast by taking public transportation. Here are some testimonials from people who’ve tried it and resources for you to start your own adventure.
News & Updates
Transit Town Hall: The Future of Sound Transit 3 Projects in South King County
Join Transportation Choices Coalition on May 13th to learn about the future of of Sound Transit 3 Projects in South King County. Hear from Sound Transit board members and staff about cost overruns and how the agency plans to deal with them.
April News: Light Rail on My Mind
We celebrated the opening of the Crosslake Connection, hosted Transit Town Halls, rescheduled a Rural Transportation Advocacy 101 Workshop, and more.
History Made: The Campaign that Won Us the Crosslake Connection
At Transportation Choices Coalition, we were proud to lead the Mass Transit Now campaign, and to stay committed through the long arc of work that followed.
Transit Talk: The Future of Light Rail in Seattle May 5!
Join Transportation Choices Coalition on May 5 to learn about the future of light rail in Seattle. Hear from Sound Transit board members and staff about cost overruns and how the agency plans to deal with them.
March News: Bring Your Sense of Wonder
We look forward to seeing you on March 28th for the opening of the Crosslake Connection. Read on for an update from the Build the Damn Trains campaign and to register for a Transit Town Hall near you.
Wins, Losses, and What’s Ahead: Reflecting on the 2026 Legislative Session
An honest accounting of where things landed in the legislative session, and what it all means for getting around Washington State.
Build the Damn Trains: Seven Policy Priorities for the Future of Light Rail
Our coalition worked together to send a letter to the Sound Transit Board outlining seven concrete policy steps we want to see pursued now.
What We Won in the Legislative Session
In the end, we had more success influencing the transportation budget than we did with new policy bills, most of which did not survive to the end of session.
Where Things Stand in the Final Days of the 2026 Legislative Session
Just a few of the transportation bills we’ve supported are still alive, and the transportation budget is in the final stages of negotiation.
Annual Report 2025
Our annual report shows how we’ve championed safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation across Washington.
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