According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for intercity train fare are 6.54% higher in 2019 versus 2009 (a $1.31 difference in value).
Between 2009 and 2019: Intercity train fare experienced an average inflation rate of 0.64% per year. In other words, intercity train fare costing $20 in the year 2009 would cost $21.31 in 2019 for an equivalent purchase. Compared to the overall inflation rate of 1.77% during this same period, inflation for intercity train fare was lower.
In the year 2009: Pricing changed by -0.39%, which is below the average yearly change for intercity train fare during the 2009-2019 time period. Compared to inflation for all items in 2009 (-0.36%), inflation for intercity train fare was lower.
Below are calculations of equivalent buying power for Intercity train fare, over time, for $20 beginning in 2009. Each of the amounts below is equivalent in terms of what it could buy at the time:
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $20.00 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | $21.20 | 5.98% |
| 2011 | $21.20 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $21.32 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | $21.60 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | $21.05 | -2.56% |
| 2015 | $20.91 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | $21.37 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | $22.07 | 3.28% |
| 2018 | $22.07 | 0.00% ** |
| 2019 | $21.31 | -3.46%* |
* Not final. See inflation summary for latest details.
** Extended periods of 0% inflation usually indicate incomplete underlying data. This can manifest as a sharp increase in inflation later on.
Raw Consumer Price Index data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Intercity train fare:
| Year | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| CPI | 100.000 | 105.617 | 105.205 | 111.495 | 111.499 | 112.133 | 113.635 | 110.727 | 109.969 | 112.407 | 116.097 | 116.097 | 112.085 |