I take the MBTA 2-3x a week to Ruggles. It’s an enjoyable ride, I just zone out with either music or a book. Some days are more crowded than others based on if schools are in session.

For parking - I would park across the street from the station at the Avalon. The early bird price is about $5-6 cheaper.

I have a two year old medically complicated kiddo at home, so I understand the nerves of being totally unreliable if you’re away at the office. It might be harder, but for us better pay and a hybrid schedule made us feel better

Quick edit to add: I’d you purchase your tickets through the app you also save some bucks.

I commute to Boston a few times a week.

Driving is hellacious. Don’t do it. The traffic is awful.

Several folks have mentioned driving to Attleboro station for cheaper parking if you can. However, if you park at the Avalon right across from the PVD station parking is only $13 (before 8 I think) vs the $18 the station lot charges. These days I just take the bus from my house to the station though unless the weather is too bad for me to walk to the bus stop.

We heard them too, I’m between elmwood and public. They’re still going off.