I've commuted by bus for the past 7 years, about an hour each way. You often have to pick your home based on the bus route though. Even when buying a house that

I've commuted by bus for the past 7 years, about an hour each way. You often have to pick your home based on the bus route though. Even when buying a house that was a major factor I considered. If you're smart about it it's just as viable as living farther out and driving an hour each way every day.