ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
KENDALL HALL ROOM 208
CHICO, CA 95929-0243
530-898-6426
www.csuchico.edu/ap
Cost Comparison
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Between Driving Private
Vehicle vs. Utilizing Public/
Commercial Transportation
This comparison tool should be used to calculate cost of utilizing private vehicle in comparison to public
transportation. Form should be incorporated into travel claim packet when submitted to Accounts Payable for
reimbursement processing.
TRIP INFORMATION
Employee’s Name: Campus ZIP:
Trip Begin Date: Trip End Date:
Destination:
COST INFORMATION
Please complete the use of public transportation as if you had own to your destination. Include all types of
expenses including personal car mileage to the airport and airport parking fees.
Section A: Driving Private Vehicle
Section B: Use of Public Transportation
Expense Item Cost
1. Cost of Mileage driven, roundtrip
(miles x .5
$
2. Cost of Lodging, Meals, etc.
(while traveling to destination)
$
3. Cost of Parking, Tolls, etc. $
4. Other (specify: ) $
$0.00
$ Total Estimated Cost
Expense Item Cost
1. Cost of Mileage driven, roundtrip
(miles x .5
$
2. Cost of Transportation
(airfare, car rental, train fare, etc)
$
3. Cost of Bus/Shuttle/Taxi $
4. Cost of Parking $
5. Other (specify: ) $
$0.00
$ Total Estimated Cost
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have elected to drive my private vehicle instead of utilizing a public/commercial method of
transportation. I understand that California State University Travel Procedures & Regulations limits my
reimbursement for transportation expenses to the lesser of the two methods. This cost comparison must
be attached to the Travel Expense Claim form.
Traveler:
SIGNATURE PRINT NAME DATE
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