commute issues help (Boston, Cambridge, Lexington: to buy, to live, bus)

[rjacks2]

help, I'm moving to the boston area and I will be working in lexington, I was thinking about moving to the boston area and commuting to lexington but I was told that the commute is ugly between lexington and boston with out a car. I hope to buy a car after a few months. but will my life be hell trying to get back and fourth on public trans? should I just move to lexington for the first year. what's your advise?

[HowGoesIt]

Lexington is about 15 miles away from Boston. The commute shouldn't be much of an issue. You could live in Cambridge and the drive would be about a half hour during rush hour, not bad.

[MagicTouch]

The only time it would be bad is for two or three of the major snow falls during the winter, then it might take 3 hrs. I currently live in Bedford, easy commute for work. When I want to go to Boston, mainly on the weekends and a few evenings a month, it's a quick drive. Whether you decide to live locally to Lexington or live closer to Boston the commute isn't bad. Best Wishes to you on finding the right place for you!!

[MovingForward]

You can take the Red Line subway to Alewife, then catch a bus to Lexington. The question is: Will the bus take you near to where you will be working. Check out MBTA.com > Official Website for Greater Boston's Public Transportation System for bus routes. Good luck!

[rjacks2]

especially, moving forward, the public trans info was a big help.