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By Taking the Bus for One Year, You Can Save Enough on Gas to Buy A New Car

Take public transportation and you’ll save about $9,499 per year compared to the price of driving, according to a new report by the American Public Transportation Association.

The APTA report shows that the average annual savings is a third higher than the average amount - $6,111 - a household pays for food in a year, according to the Food Institute. With gas prices 76 cents per gallon higher than last year, public transit users have an increased savings of $250 annually compared to this time last year.

Based on local data for San Diego, CA, taking public transportation instead of driving could save a commuter more than $10,098 annually based on current gas prices and a monthly savings of more than $841. Presently, San Diego ranks 10th out of the top 20 cities nationally with the most savings from riding public transportation.