How much does the Sun Metro pass cost?

El Paso's Sun Metro monthly pass runs about $30 for unlimited local bus and BRIO rapid-transit rides. That flat fee usually beats driving once parking and fuel are counted for a typical commute.

What does it cost to drive in El Paso?

Driving cost combines fuel — distance divided by your MPG times the local gas price — plus parking and per-mile vehicle wear. The IRS standard mileage rate captures fuel, maintenance, and depreciation in one figure if you prefer the all-in view.

Should I use gas-only or the IRS rate?

Gas-only shows your out-of-pocket fuel spend. The IRS standard mileage rate (about $0.67 per mile) adds maintenance, tires, and depreciation, giving the true cost of ownership. This tool can show both so you see the gap.

Does the calculator count round trips?

Yes. It doubles your one-way distance for the daily round trip, then multiplies by your commute days per month. Enter only the one-way miles and let the tool handle the rest.

Yes. You can add a monthly parking figure — El Paso garages average around $50 a month — which is added to driving cost but not to the transit option, since the pass covers your ride end to end.

El Paso Commute Cost Calculator

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Commuting costs more than gas. This calculator compares the El Paso Sun Metro monthly pass (about $30) against the true cost of driving — fuel at local prices, monthly parking near $50, and per-mile vehicle wear via the IRS standard mileage rate — so you can see which option actually saves you money.

How it works

Driving cost is built from round-trip miles, then compared to the flat transit fare:

monthly miles   = one-way miles × 2 × commute days
fuel cost        = monthly miles / MPG × gas price
wear cost        = monthly miles × IRS extra-per-mile (optional)
driving total    = fuel cost + wear cost + parking
transit total    = monthly pass price
savings          = driving total − transit total

You can toggle the IRS standard mileage rate to switch between out-of-pocket fuel only and the full cost of ownership including maintenance and depreciation.

Example and tips

A 10-mile one-way commute, 22 days a month, in a 28-MPG car at $3.10 gas works out to 440 miles and about $48.71 in fuel. Add $50 parking and the driving total is $98.71 — versus $30 for the Sun Metro pass, a $68.71 monthly saving by riding transit. Switch on the IRS rate and driving climbs past $300 all-in, widening the gap. If your employer subsidizes parking, lower that field to see how it changes the trade-off.