yeah travel time can kill ya. people would ask me what I was doing now, and I would answer, nothing, i'm doing nothing, but it takes me all day to do it! I used to drive my own car and be late all the time. I am much more punctual by bus, but it does add time. on the other hand, it also adds exercise - those few blocks of walking can help, if you let them, ie don't overeat them away.