By: Laura
Aww, I love the bus:) I also worried about embarrassing myself, and I did, but I learned fast. I work at a major university which provides me with a bus pass as one of the perks and as part of them...
View ArticleBy: Sarah
It’s cheaper (unfortunately) for me to drive. My husband and I carpool. I’ll still hop on the bus occasionally if hubby’s got an early morning dentist appointment or a late meeting. We keep a roll of...
View ArticleBy: Jessica
He he. I love riding the bus, and taking public transportation in general. I don’t know why. Its kind of like doing a big community activity, mixed with the feeling rich people must have when they hire...
View ArticleBy: Chris Johnson
First, I wouldn’t pay too much mind to the criticism of a post that gets (at this point) 91 responses–you’re doing something right, and we’re still reading. Second, I finally did something the other...
View ArticleBy: TripleE
Due to some very un-frugal mistakes in my youth, I had to go car free for 2.5 years in the DC suburbs, and I learned a whole lot about the bus system. I congratulate you for demystifying the bus for...
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By: J.D.
I have to tell you: This is one of those posts that baffles bloggers. I dashed it off in ten minutes, and almost didn’t post it because I thought it was too “light”. And here we are 95 comments later....
View ArticleBy: Stevelle
J.D. – I suspect you only need to pay a two-zone fare from downtown to your house. At least I thought you lived close enough in that your place is in Zone 2. A two-zone fare is only $2.00....
View ArticleBy: Dave
J.D. Another great post for frugality and the environment! Not to mention that on the bus you can do work, read a book, some lines even have free wi-fi! I love commuting by bus! loading....
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By: Jeff
My wife and I use the bus here in our home town for a few reasons. 1.) It would cost us $45 a month to park our car at work. 2.) Our employer has a program to encourage employees to ride the bus, where...
View ArticleBy: TripleE
I think that posts like this, combined with the more hard finance stuff, are the main reason I come here. You can explain to me how index funds work a million times over, or put up more depressing news...
View ArticleBy: PDXGirl
I didn’t notice if anyone mentioned this JD, but you might be in trimet zone 2 and therefore would need only a 2-zone fare ($2 I think) Try the bus some more! It’s kind of fun to get where you’re going...
View ArticleBy: Trevor @ Financial Nut
I live in a place with a decent public transport system. I get lazy, though. It’s easier to just jump in my car and go. loading....
View ArticleBy: Steve
Hey J.D. Something else to consider: A Tri-Met, all zone time-stamped ticket for $2.30 is valid for two hours. If it takes you 1/2 hour to ride the bus into or out of town, and you can get what you...
View ArticleBy: grrlpup
Way to go! I’m a Portlander who rides the bus all the time. But when I visited Seattle this winter, I hopped on a bus there and they had some crazy system about paying when you get on OR when you get...
View ArticleBy: S
Hey, JD, congrats! We just got our 1st bus route in my area in March of this year – runs once an hour, M-F, 7a – 6p. No holiday, night or weekend service. With the budget crunches, we will be lucky to...
View ArticleBy: Heather
Rasmussen will give you a ride outside of downtown. They’ve even given me a ride to work out in Hillsboro before! loading....
View ArticleBy: Shannon
I’m glad you took the risk to bus. It can be very rewarding. I read my homework during my brief commute when I’m feeling discipline, and something fun when I’m not. Figuring out where a potential job...
View ArticleBy: Court
I’m a big fan of Tri-Met, and have been using it for years. I recommend buying books of tickets (can get them at MAX stops (where you can get change as well) or some grocery stores), then you don’t...
View ArticleBy: amelia
two thumbs up to portland’s public transportation. my sister leaves in beaverton and when I visit, I take the MAX to get to downtown. loading....
View ArticleBy: Flippy O.
How coincidental this post is – my car’s been in the shop for the last 3 weeks after it was stolen, thankfully found, but not in good shape. Rented a car for the past 2 weeks but decided to go without...
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