According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for intercity train fare are 3.46% lower in 2019 versus 2017 (a $0.69 difference in value).
Between 2017 and 2019: Intercity train fare experienced an average inflation rate of -1.74% per year. In other words, intercity train fare costing $20 in the year 2017 would cost $19.31 in 2019 for an equivalent purchase. Compared to the overall inflation rate of 2.13% during this same period, inflation for intercity train fare was significantly lower.
In the year 2017: Pricing changed by 3.28%, which is significantly above the average yearly change for intercity train fare during the 2017-2019 time period. Compared to inflation for all items in 2017 (2.13%), inflation for intercity train fare was higher.
Below are calculations of equivalent buying power for Intercity train fare, over time, for $20 beginning in 2017. Each of the amounts below is equivalent in terms of what it could buy at the time:
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $20.00 | 3.28% |
| 2018 | $20.00 | 0.00% ** |
| 2019 | $19.31 | -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 |