<p>An hour is fairly long, although being something other than driving makes it less stressful, with the possibility of reading or sleeping on the train.</p>
<p>Be sure to investigate the reliability of the trains keeping to their schedule. Usually, they are more predictable than traffic delays for driving, but trains do occasionally have schedule disruptions. On test days, you may want to plan for an early arrival on campus as a buffer against commuting delays.</p>