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Dynamic Cost Savings Calculator for Caltrain Go Pass Pilot Programs

Customize (click or drag) the links below to calculate your potential savings.
(Dynamic calculator courtesy of Forrest Collman)


Currently, I drivetake the trainwalk/bike to work.., but sometimes I take Caltrain to go places along the peninsula (Giants/Sharks/49ers, SF, San Jose, Airport).

Savings FactorClick or drag to adjustMonthly Cost Summary
I drive this many miles one way: miles 
My car gets this many miles per gallon: MPG 
Gas costs me this amount per gallon:$ 
I drive to work this many days per month on average: daysgas cost $
I purchase this type of permit to park on campus: ‘A’ permit‘C’ permitno permit $
Total currently spent on average driving to campus: $
 
If I purchase a Go Pass, it will cost me on average:  $15.83
I will need to drive this many miles to the train station: miles$
I will or will not purchase a Caltrain monthly parking pass: will not purchasewill purchase $
I will or will not give up my Stanford parking permit and sign up for Commute Club Clean Air Cash. willwill not$
So if I get a GO Pass and take the train, I will spend an average of this amount per month getting to campus: $
 
Total Average Monthly Savings $
Savings FactorClick or drag to adjustMonthly Cost Summary
I currently purchase this type of monthly pass 1 Zone2 Zone3 Zone$
If I purchase a Go Pass, it will cost me on average:  $15.83
 
Total Average Monthly Savings $
Plus, if I join or remain in the Commute Club, each month I can earn: $25
Savings FactorClick or drag to adjustMonthly Cost Summary
I take this many trips per month on average: trips 
Average round trip fare$total monthly Caltrain cost $
 
If I purchase a Go Pass, it will cost me on average:  $15.83
This means I'll save (or spend, if negative value) on average $

Check out these savings tables for the Pilot Go Pass Program

Go Pass savings table
  • Net gain to individuals enrolled in Commute Club
  • Savings from not purchasing a 2015-16 commuter parking permit
  • Net savings compared with purchasing a monthly Caltrain pass