How is the Facebook shuttle?

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Lejxbqk

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Lejxbqk
Jan 11, 2018 14 Comments

I’m thinking of leaving an SF walking commute for a shuttle commute to FB. Leaving Van Ness/Union.

I’ve never commuted so I’m curious: how is the shuttle journey? Can you get work done?

Overall trying to figure out how unpleasant it is, and how much it should discourage me from taking an otherwise attractive job.

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  • Facebook
    parkingson

    Go to company page Facebook

    parkingson
    Have you tried working on a shuttle before? Some people do it, but personally I can't look at a phone/laptop for more than a couple minutes without getting nauseous on a moving vehicle.

    The shuttles are great though. Luxurious seating with wifi.
    Jan 11, 2018 0
  • Google
    tcCd20

    Go to company page Google

    tcCd20
    Just a comment on commute in general, it's a royal pita. Don't throw away a short walk for 2 hours of your day on the road unless the other factors are crazy good eg 50% better comp.
    Good luck
    Jan 12, 2018 0
  • Facebook / Product
    Melvin

    Go to company page Facebook Product

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    Yahoo
    Melvin
    The commute sucks. It gets really old, really fast. However, of you're going to commute, the shuttle is pretty much as good as it gets.
    Jan 13, 2018 0
  • The shuttles are great and very extensive. There is definitely wifi, and the shuttles to go home start around 330. If your team is laid back, you can still have a reasonable work day even with the commute.
    Jan 11, 2018 0
  • Facebook / Eng
    instandidl

    Go to company page Facebook Eng

    instandidl
    It’s not great. Fucking hated it the first year.

    But it’s definitely by far the most comfortable form of transportation I’ve ever been on. Nicer than any bus or train I’ve ever been on - including Japan. Incomparably more comfortable than a car. It’s actually annoying when a shuttle is canceled and you have to Uber to work (which is reimbursed) since the shuttle is way more comfortable.
    Jan 12, 2018 1