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Having commuted by car and by train, I think train commuting is more stressful. First is the stress of getting ready on time, driving to the station, finding a
by Merrill 7y ago
Having commuted by car and by train, I think train commuting is more stressful. First is the stress of getting ready on time, driving to the station, finding a parking spot and getting on board the right train. Second, arriving at the station and then making the connection to light rail (my case) or to subway or bus (your mileage may vary) and then walking to your destination. This compares unfavorably with leaving your garage and driving to the company parking lot.
I have also carpooled. This is also a hassle depending on your regularity and the regularity of those in the carpool. Missing turns due to travel, sickness, vacations, etc. means setting up swaps with other drivers. It also is a hassle if you need to work late or get in early. Not all carpool members are agreeable. I once carpooled with a person who held conversations with people in the back seat - the problem was that he couldn't talk to them without looking back at them - fairly hair-raising.
- pirocks 7y agoI realize that the entire world is not like London, but the idea of driving to a train, and trying to get a specific train is alien to me. If you want a train just take the first one to your destination? And why drive to the train when you can bus/cycle/walk? Where are you going to park your car anyway?
- pmiller2 7y agoBecause sometimes people need to get places at specific times. One obviously doesn’t want to be late, and, being very early can be a colossal waste of time. Taking the specific train that gets to the destination a little early (but not too early), or on time, solves that problem.
- esotericn 7y agoEverything you have mentioned here happens to people who work in London. There are people who, say, live in Welwyn, or Dorking, or any number of commuter towns. They might drive to the station, park their car, and get a specific train in, because the next one is in half an hour.
- Can_Not 7y ago> And why drive to the train when you can bus/cycle/walk? I think most of us don't have time for 2 hour (both ways) daily bike rides while carrying a laptop.
- jimktrains2 7y agoMany folks drive as far or further everyday.
- ip26 7y agoYou live twenty to thirty miles from the train station? That's a miserable commute.