For context, I spend about $600 a month driving to work in northeast Philly from western Chester County. Between gas and turnpike tolls... commuting is pricey. No regrets.

I have dealt with similar long distance commutes at various points in my life. I found the train rides to be relaxing. I wouldn't want to do it long term, and I wouldn't want to commit to a two hour each way drive twice a day... but the train? For a year? Sure. If the opportunity was right, I would do it again.