According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for other intercity transportation are 111.29% higher in 2026 versus 1980 (a $22.26 difference in value).
Between 1980 and 2026:Other intercity transportation experienced an average inflation rate of 1.64% per year. In other words, other intercity transportation costing $20 in the year 1980 would cost $42.26 in 2026 for an equivalent purchase. Compared to the overall inflation rate of 3.02% during this same period, inflation for other intercity transportation was lower.
In the year 1980: Pricing changed by 15.01%, which is significantly above the average yearly change for other intercity transportation during the 1980-2026 time period. Compared to inflation for all items in 1980 (13.55%), inflation for other intercity transportation was higher.
Below are calculations of equivalent buying power for Other intercity transportation, over time, for $20 beginning in 1980. Each of the amounts below is equivalent in terms of what it could buy at the time:
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | $20.00 | 15.01% |
| 1981 | $23.06 | 15.30% |
| 1982 | $25.19 | 9.22% |
| 1983 | $27.39 | 8.74% |
| 1984 | $29.55 | 7.90% |
| 1985 | $31.40 | 6.26% |
| 1986 | $34.34 | 9.36% |
| 1987 | $34.67 | 0.97% |
| 1988 | $36.30 | 4.70% |
| 1989 | $37.92 | 4.46% |
| 1990 | $39.24 | 3.48% |
| 1991 | $40.79 | 3.96% |
| 1992 | $41.75 | 2.33% |
| 1993 | $41.31 | -1.05% |
| 1994 | $41.84 | 1.29% |
| 1995 | $41.97 | 0.32% |
| 1996 | $42.70 | 1.73% |
| 1997 | $42.45 | -0.58% |
| 1998 | $43.92 | 3.46% |
| 1999 | $43.95 | 0.08% |
| 2000 | $42.80 | -2.62% |
| 2001 | $42.27 | -1.25% |
| 2002 | $42.43 | 0.38% |
| 2003 | $41.08 | -3.18% |
| 2004 | $40.08 | -2.43% |
| 2005 | $40.67 | 1.47% |
| 2006 | $42.33 | 4.09% |
| 2007 | $42.13 | -0.48% |
| 2008 | $42.97 | 2.00% |
| 2009 | $40.56 | -5.61% |
| 2010 | $41.75 | 2.93% |
| 2011 | $42.02 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | $41.64 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | $42.17 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | $41.86 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | $41.85 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | $43.33 | 3.56% |
| 2017 | $43.70 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | $43.85 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | $43.56 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | $41.64 | -4.41% |
| 2021 | $44.50 | 6.88% |
| 2022 | $44.03 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | $44.89 | 1.95% |
| 2024 | $43.16 | -3.85% |
| 2025 | $42.50 | -1.52% |
| 2026 | $42.26 | -0.58%* |
* 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 Other intercity transportation:
| Year | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| CPI | 58.625 | 63.525 | 73.058 | 84.233 | 92.000 | 100.042 | 107.942 | 114.700 | 125.433 | 126.650 | 132.600 | 138.517 | 143.342 | 149.017 | 152.492 | 150.892 | 152.842 | 153.325 | 155.975 | 155.067 | 160.425 | 160.550 | 156.342 | 154.392 | 154.975 | 150.050 | 146.408 | 148.558 | 154.633 | 153.884 | 156.969 | 148.162 | 152.508 | 153.489 | 152.102 | 154.034 | 152.913 | 152.858 | 158.297 | 159.644 | 160.175 | 159.111 | 152.093 | 162.556 | 160.829 | 163.970 | 157.656 | 155.262 | 154.365 |