That really depends on where you live; public transit is better in some places than others. Also, you're forgetting the stress factor. It doesn't take much me

That really depends on where you live; public transit is better in some places than others. Also, you're forgetting the stress factor. It doesn't take much mental energy to sit on a train for 30-60 minutes; you just need to make sure you don't miss your stop. Dealing with high-speed traffic for that long takes a mental toll. And on a train, you can read a book, look at your phone, etc.