Boynton Beach to Boca Raton commute cost: driving vs Tri-Rail

Tri-Rail from Boynton Beach to Boca Raton is 2 zones, $4 one way (fares effective Oct 1, 2026), or $121.00 a month for a 21-workday commute. Driving the ~12.1 miles costs $386.23 a month at the IRS rate or $80.93 for gas alone (verified Oct 23, 2026).

Last updated Oct 23, 2026 · Last verified Oct 23, 2026

What does the Boynton Beach to Boca Raton commute cost per day, month and year?

Boynton Beach to Boca Raton: commute cost, 21 workdays a month
OptionPer dayPer monthPer year
Drive: IRS full cost (76¢/mile)$18.39$386.23$4,634.78
Drive: gas only$3.85$80.93$971.11
Tri-Rail (2 zones, $4 one way, monthly pass)$5.76$121.00$1,452.00

21 workdays a month, 25 MPG and $0 tolls/parking are assumptions. Use the calculator below for your numbers.

What does Brightline cost from Boynton Beach to Boca Raton?

Brightline does not publish a South Florida pass for this route (Brightline has no station in Boynton Beach). For single tickets, check current prices on Brightline's site.

How much is Tri-Rail from Boynton Beach to Boca Raton?

$4 one way and $8 round trip (2 zones traveled, counting both end zones), or $121 for a monthly pass, under fares effective October 1, 2026.

How much does it cost to drive from Boynton Beach to Boca Raton?

About 12.1 miles each way station to station. At the IRS 76¢ rate that is $18.39 a day round trip; gas alone at 25 MPG and $3.981/gal is $3.85 a day, before tolls and parking.

Is it cheaper to take the train or drive from Boynton Beach to Boca Raton?

For 21 workdays a month, Tri-Rail costs $121.00 versus $80.93 for gas alone and $386.23 at the IRS full-cost rate, so driving (gas only) is cheaper before tolls and parking.

Where do I park for Tri-Rail?

Pay-to-park station(s) on this route: Boynton Beach; registered Tri-Rail riders park 12 hours a day free.

Can I change the numbers?

2 zones traveled: $4 one way

Boynton Beach to Boca Raton: commute cost, 21 workdays a month
OptionPer dayPer monthPer year
Drive: IRS full cost (76¢/mile)$18.39$386.23$4,634.78
Drive: gas only$3.85$80.93$971.11
Tri-Rail (2 zones, $4 one way, monthly pass)$5.76$121.00$1,452.00

Defaults: 21 workdays a month and 25 MPG are our assumptions; change them. Gas is EIA's Florida average for the week of Oct 19, 2026. Tolls default to $0 because Turnpike and I-95 Express tolls vary by route and time: enter yours from the Turnpike or 95 Express. See AAA for today's pump prices.

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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026 · Next review: Nov 23, 2026 · Download CSV (fare and route tables) · Methodology