my commute to work on bike is 7.5 miles of bike-laned roads, a bike path, and a stretch of generous sidewalk. I can take an alternate route of dirt path if I am feeling adventurous. it takes me 30-40 minutes and I can take a shower when I get there, but a clean t-shirt and a few minutes to cool down is usually all I need.

riding the bus takes 1.5-2 hours and usually requires standing around in the sun for 20 minutes waiting for a transfer bus and then several blocks of walking in the sun. I get just as sweaty walking as I do on that bike ride. the bus is a last resort!