Real Door-to-Door Math
DIY Public Transit vs. Private Car Charter Calculator
Solo backpackers save big on buses and trains. But once you travel as a pair, family, or group of 3–6, rural station taxis and shuttle transfers rapidly close the price gap. Run the numbers for your exact group below.
1 Solo 2 3 4 5 6 Pax
Option A • DIY Trains, Buses & Station Cabs
$38 / person transport
- Total Group Transport Spend: $114
- Total Transit & Queue Time:
- Vehicle / Gate Transfers: 6 transfers
Option B • Door-to-Door Private Vehicle 5-Seat Sedan
$55 / person transport
- Total Private Vehicle Rate: $165
- Total Direct Drive Time: 4.2 hrs
- Time Saved for Sightseeing:
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