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[quote=Anonymous]I live in Falls Church, (Lake Barcroft) and work downtown (in the Reagan Building - Federal Triangle). I’ve got the commuting blues. Oh, and I’m 22 weeks pregnant. Like everyone, I’m trying to balance cost and time, along with the hassle factor.

If money weren’t an issue, I would drive to work. However, the daily parking cost is $22 (or $320/month). That doesn’t account for gas or wear & tear. Driving gives me the most flexibility and is the fastest option. It usually takes me 30-40 minutes door-to-door. I don’t mind the drive - in fact, I prefer it to riding the metro.

East Falls Church metro is about a 12-15 minute drive from my house. Unfortunately, by the time I get to the lot (around 7:45) it is full. Often my husband will drive me to EFC, but that means that he is committed to also picking me up. This is the cheapest option, since I get metro benefits, but it takes me 45 minutes each way and it takes 50-60 minutes out of his day.

The next option is to drive to Ballston, park in the garage, and walk to the metro,. That commute takes me roughly 55 minutes each way and starting next month will cost $10 per day for parking. I could pay for a monthly pass for $105. This is my least favorite option because it involves the most hassle.

Other than setting up a carpool, are there other options? I tried taking the bus one day and that was a disaster. It took me about an hour and a half. Is there someplace else I can park? I thought about driving to Farragut West or Rosslyn, where they seem to have a lot of $9-10 early bird parking deals, but I don’t know if I’ll save much time or hassle by doing this.

Is there some other place I can park near a metro? Going to West Falls Church is not a good option because I think it will take me at least 25 minutes to get there and then I have a longer metro ride. 
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