I tracked 37 airport trips in a spreadsheet. Here's what the data actually shows about transportation costs.

A data-driven traveler tracked 37 airport trips over 24 months between Providence, RI and Boston Logan, comparing Uber/Lyft, commuter rail, pre-booked car service, and driving. The analysis revealed that pre-booked car services were 20% cheaper on average than rideshares due to surge pricing variance, while commuter rail was cheapest but cost significantly more time and stress. The key insight was that predictable flat-rate pricing outperformed seemingly cheaper options when accounting for real-world travel patterns like early morning and weekend flights.