Commute from SF to Oakland? (San Francisco, Sunnyvale: apartments, condo, crime)

[DeanoSF]

Originally Posted by TashaPosh

BUT she hasn't chosen how she will be commuting yet.....she hasn't even chosen where she is going to live yet.... A N D so commute time & delays with public transportation or a car is very real stuff to think about............don't be silly.

IMO she really doesn't have to live in Sf if her work is in Oakland tho.....or do that commute & add all that time to her day every day. I know what speech therapists make since I work in the medical profession in the area.....& commuting costs money too.......

It's amazing that you like your commute so much Deano.....but I like staying warm & dry........& you have said you don't work every day but for anybody full time, IMO it would be unneccessary to do that when she could just live closer or around Oakland.....lots of people like Oakland or areas around it.......some even like it better than Sf!!!

e d i t: & the weather......the rainy season here is winter time....like November to March..........so if you aren't slowed down cause of tourists, you get slowed down cause of rain.....we can't win so IMO pick closer to where you work. You'll be happy you did.....

Not "being silly," or even necessarily refuting any advice you gave. I was merely adding an informed opinion to your uninformed one.

She commented in her original post that she prefers urban environments. In my opinion, Oakland is not a very good urban environment.

Try not to be triggered by opinions that differ from yours. My response to her was no reflection on you or yours.

[DeanoSF]

Originally Posted by CorporateCowboy

Most people don't have a choice if they are looking for a cheaper living and (more realistic) commuting situation - especially if they are going to work in Oakland and/or value their time.

It's called a 'reverse commute' for a reason (as seeking cheaper housing in Oakland and commuting to SF is far more common and necessary/unavoidable).

Depending on where you look in Oakland, it's not that much less expensive for the more desirable neighborhoods.

The OP specifically asked about the SF-Oakland commute, adding that she prefers "urban settings," and states that her traveling salary will allow her to live in San Francisco for this temporary engagement. She said nothing about seeking "cheaper living." She indicated that she was interested in experiencing SF while here.

I get that you feel the need to defend the ditz who responded above for some reason, but as I wrote to her, my response to the OP had nothing to do with her. So, your defense is unnecessary.

[TashaPosh]

Originally Posted by DeanoSF

Not "being silly," or even necessarily refuting any advice you gave. I was merely adding an informed opinion to your uninformed one.

She commented in her original post that she prefers urban environments. In my opinion, Oakland is not a very good urban environment.

Try not to be triggered by opinions that differ from yours. My response to her was no reflection on you or yours.

I wasn't triggered .......& I admitted I don't know Oakland & I said that........but lots of people like it or have to live there because Sf is so expensive......

But people IMO usually pick a shorter........& warmer & drier commute........if they can afford it. The people I work with anyways....& I am in the medical field like the O.P.........I know about what her salary would be...............

[TashaPosh]

Originally Posted by DeanoSF

The OP specifically asked about the SF-Oakland commute, adding that she prefers "urban settings," and states that her traveling salary will allow her to live in San Francisco for this temporary engagement. She said nothing about seeking "cheaper living." She indicated that she was interested in experiencing SF while here.

I get that you feel the need to defend the ditz who responded above for some reason, but as I wrote to her, my response to the OP had nothing to do with her. So, your defense is unnecessary.

Who is the one getting triggered? Since you seem to know the O.P. so much & know what she wants & where she wants to live & what she can afford & how much time she wants to spend commuting.......ok.

BUT it's still IMO a shorter & warmer commute....& less expensive too....is the way for her to go.....& that's not being "ditzy"....... It's common sense for pete's sakes.

e d i t: if her work is near where you are.....& she can afford & find an apt. to live where you are.....then she should totally do it your way BUT she is a speech therapist & so IMO I assumed that wasn't it.......

[DeanoSF]

Originally Posted by TashaPosh

Who is the one getting triggered? Since you seem to know the O.P. so much & know what she wants & where she wants to live & what she can afford & how much time she wants to spend commuting.......ok. It's totally weird IMO she asked about the commute from Sf to Oakland right away..............

BUT it's still IMO a shorter & drier commute....& less expensive one....is the way for her to go.....& that's not being "ditzy"....... It's common sense for pete's sakes.

Her post indicated that she was interested in experiencing San Francisco as a resident for the limited time she would be living in the area. She also listed some other places she might be interested in, like Petaluma. In this context, she was asking whether or not the commute from S.F. to Oakland was doable, clearly expressing to those of us with adult reading comprehension, her interest in living in SF and seeking insight into whether the SF-Oakland commute would allow it.

[TashaPosh]

Originally Posted by DeanoSF

Her post indicated that she was interested in experiencing San Francisco as a resident for the limited time she would be living in the area. She also listed some other places she might be interested in, like Petaluma. In this context, she was asking whether or not the commute from S.F. to Oakland was doable, clearly expressing to those of us with adult reading comprehension, her interest in living in SF and seeking insight into whether the SF-Oakland commute would allow it.

Housing stipends don't work that way....it's not like you can go find the nicest apt. in Pac. Heights & that's that.......so I was only trying to answer the post for what would make sense IMO for her as another medical professional...A N D I know the apt market in Sf & commuting costs.

Her time is so important....if she wants to have free time to experience anything while she is here temporarily so why would she add an extra 2 hours a day of commuting? That makes no sense to me........but IMO this is silly & you're being rude....so....

[likealady]

I will add uptown Oakland is pretty nice and urban. Lake Merritt area too. Around 12 st Bart is a little more rough around the edges but not bad. Close to some good food in Oakland Chinatown and old Oakland. But like I said, commute from SF > Oakland is pretty easy if you're living & working near a transit hub.

[likealady]

Originally Posted by TashaPosh

Her time is so important....if she wants to have free time to experience anything while she is here temporarily so why would she add an extra 2 hours a day of commuting? That makes no sense to me........but IMO this is silly & you're being rude....so....

So dramatic. It does not take an extra hr on top a normal commute to get from SF to Oakland... unless you live all the way out in the Avenues and have to make multiple connections. But then that wouldn't be urban living either so

[TR95]

Originally Posted by DeanoSF

Her post indicated that she was interested in experiencing San Francisco as a resident for the limited time she would be living in the area. She also listed some other places she might be interested in, like Petaluma. In this context, she was asking whether or not the commute from S.F. to Oakland was doable, clearly expressing to those of us with adult reading comprehension, her interest in living in SF and seeking insight into whether the SF-Oakland commute would allow it.

Agree with you, and if the OP wants to experience SF as she has indicated, then why not live in SF and have a reverse commute. While I agree having a 20 minute commute would be great, isn't it great to come home to a place you want to live. I've never succombed to the idea of live where you work unless it's a place you want to live. I'd rather have a 1 hour commute and live somewhere I love than live somewhere ok and have a 20 minute commute. That's just me.

Bottom line, OP asked so one can only assume she'd rather live in SF as long as the commute is not horrible. So OP, listen to Deano since he has a similar situation commute wise as you will.

Nice that the same two cast of characters are ruining the thread as is typical. And the one had the nerve to tell me to stop bullying her or him. Hilarious. Some people have too much time on their hands.

[TR95]

Originally Posted by splizzard

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering if the SF to Oakland commute is bearable, and if so do people usually use public transportation or drive? I'm moving out to the bay area as a traveling speech therapist, and I'm debating a couple of different placements. I'd like to live in SF because the traveling salary will allow me to do that, and it's not permanent so might as well experience it. However, most jobs are in Oakland. Other options are in Colma, Redwood City, Sunnyvale, and Petaluma. When I look at traffic on google maps, they all look pretty rough.

Also considering just living in Oakland and taking an Oakland contract, so feel free to sell me on Oakland. I'm from the east coast and know basically nothing about the bay area. I'm a 28 year old woman, LGBT, and enjoy urban settings.

Living in SF and commuting to Colma can work as well. Again, listen to certain advice regarding living close to transit and if your work is close to the Colma station then that commute on Bart is not bad, and the drive could be ok as well depending on where you live in the City.