Do you take the West Coast Express?

Cdn_Brdr · #1 (**permalink**) Jun 17, 05

Well, after 6 months of getting free parking at work I was finally busted by the HR department.... no more free parking for Shawn :(

I figure if I now have to pay $50 a month for parking plus my gas ($30 a week or so for work only) and deal with the stress of traffic that it might be better to just take the train in. I can get a pass from my work for $140 a month that also includes a basic bus pass. I'd basically aprk at COQ Centre, take the train and take the #17 Oak up to the hospital. I'm sure the bus portion will blow goats.

For anyone who takes the train to work... is it worth it? Do you enjoy it? I mean it's really tough to talk someone out of the convenience of their own vehicle! Besides, if I do end up taking the train everyday.... I WANT TRAIN BUDDIES!!

**sNyx** · #2 (**permalink**) Jun 17, 05

fuck yeah, wouldnt work downtown without it
I couldnt put a price on my extra 20 min power napz

#3 (**permalink**) Jun 17, 05

The WestCoast Express rocks. So much better than the skybuddy. My favorite car is the Snoozer Cruiser. It is the quiet car, so you don't need to listen to losers on the train. You can also eat and drink on this train, which you aren't supposed to on the Skybuddy.

I wish I could take it still! *sad face*

Cdn_Brdr · #4 (**permalink**) Jun 17, 05

Well I know the bus is gonna be a big bag of ass but I'm thinking that the train will be an enjoyable portion of the trip....

justa~gurl · #5 (**permalink**) Jun 17, 05

j'nette takes the west coast..

Cdn_Brdr · #6 (**permalink**) Jun 20, 05

Took the train in this morning.... HOLY STRESS FREE!!!!!!!!!!! Way more relaxing than driving but not as time effective. I think the reduced stress factor is worth the extra 10 or 15 minutes though.

What time do you trainees take it to work/home?

**sNyx** · #7 (**permalink**) Jun 20, 05

usually aim for the 720'ish Coq
upstairs, somewhere in the middle

then it's all about the 420 home!!

carmEl · #8 (**permalink**) Jun 20, 05

i take the 720 or 810 then the 530 homee

Cdn_Brdr · #9 (**permalink**) Jun 20, 05

Yeah I took the 6:40 out of COQ this morning and it got me to work at 7:45. I'm thinking I'll end up using the next train more often. Home can be anywhere between the 3:50 and 4:50 though... depends on when I feel like ditching work