According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for other intercity transportation are 9.96% higher in 2026 versus 1989 (a $1.99 difference in value).
Between 1989 and 2026, Other intercity transportation experienced an average inflation rate of 0.26% per year. In other words, other intercity transportation costing $20 in the year 1989 would cost $21.99 in 2026 for an equivalent purchase. Compared to the overall inflation rate of 2.70% during this same period, inflation for other intercity transportation was lower.
In the year 1989: Pricing changed by 4.46%, which is significantly above the average yearly change for other intercity transportation during the 1989-2026 time period. Compared to inflation for all items in 1989 (4.83%), inflation for other intercity transportation was lower.
The official rate is based on an average household's spending, so your own inflation rate is probably different. The personal inflation calculator works it out from your budget.
Below are calculations of equivalent buying power for Other intercity transportation, over time, for $20 beginning in 1989. Each of the amounts below is equivalent in terms of what it could buy at the time:
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | $20.00 | 4.46% |
| 1990 | $20.70 | 3.48% |
| 1991 | $21.52 | 3.96% |
| 1992 | $22.02 | 2.33% |
| 1993 | $21.79 | -1.05% |
| 1994 | $22.07 | 1.29% |
| 1995 | $22.14 | 0.32% |
| 1996 | $22.52 | 1.73% |
| 1997 | $22.39 | -0.58% |
| 1998 | $23.16 | 3.46% |
| 1999 | $23.18 | 0.08% |
| 2000 | $22.57 | -2.62% |
| 2001 | $22.29 | -1.25% |
| 2002 | $22.38 | 0.38% |
| 2003 | $21.67 | -3.18% |
| 2004 | $21.14 | -2.43% |
| 2005 | $21.45 | 1.47% |
| 2006 | $22.33 | 4.09% |
| 2007 | $22.22 | -0.48% |
| 2008 | $22.66 | 2.00% |
| 2009 | $21.39 | -5.61% |
| 2010 | $22.02 | 2.93% |
| 2011 | $22.16 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | $21.96 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | $22.24 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | $22.08 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | $22.07 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | $22.86 | 3.56% |
| 2017 | $23.05 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | $23.13 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | $22.97 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | $21.96 | -4.41% |
| 2021 | $23.47 | 6.88% |
| 2022 | $23.22 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | $23.68 | 1.95% |
| 2024 | $22.76 | -3.85% |
| 2025 | $22.45 | -1.38% |
| 2026 | $21.99 | -2.04%* |
* 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 | 155.484 | 152.314 |