Commute Providence - Wellesley, MA? (how much, living in, vs)

[anonymousprov]

I'll be living in Providence for a while, and there's a chance that I'll get a job in Wellesley later on. I really like Providence's vibe and would prefer to live there rather than Boston. How bad would this commute be? Would it be any better if I only needed to arrive by 10-10:30am, vs 9am? I'm assuming that the train would be a nightmare and I'd be better off driving, but if there's a way to do it by public transit that would be even better.

Thanks,
AnonProv

[CaseyB]

Is the job located near one of the train stations in Wellesley? You'd have to change trains in the Back Bay.

[urbie]

I'd say driving would be better. Not "good," just faster and less of a pain than taking two trains. I'd ask the boss -- before you're hired -- how much flexibility you'd have in terms of hours, and if he's willing to let you try an early commute, a late commute, and pick the one that works better, go with that.

Urb