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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Queen_Dopplepopolis" data-source="post: 2531926" data-attributes="member: 14323">For the most part, I find that taking the train (even with incredible gas prices) is more expensive than it is for me to drive.When I take public transportation, I have two options, I can pay by the day... or by the month/week.  When I pay by the day, it works out to be about $10/day.  When I pay by the month/week, I can get that down to like $8.50/day.  If I didn't cross state lines to get to work, my life would be so much easier as I could just buy a single monthly bus, but nooooo.  I have to buy TWO monthly bus passes for the two different bus lines I would need to take (one to get to the train station from my apt in Maryland and another to get to my office from the train in Virginia).  Sure, my car is over 10 years old, but it still gets pretty good gas mileage (30 miles/gallon).  Now that school has started, I will need to fill up my tank once every 1.5 to 2 weeks (school is so much closer than work!!)But - with oil prices reaching a new record high every day - I may have to reevaluate my transportation options and start taking the bus and train to and from school and work.  (takes a whole lot longer, but may start being a whole lot cheaper)All in all - I'm glad I filled up last night.</blockquote>