You can also partake in public transportation above ground like buses in Chicago and street cars in San Francisco. The bus and street car routes reach all corners of these big cities, making it easy for you to get from home to work, work to home and all the other places in between. Purchasing a monthly pass will save you even more money, and you won’t have to worry about dealing with traffic. Bring a book or your iPod with you and just enjoy the ride.

Save money and get a workout during your commute, by taking a travel assignment in biker-friendly cities like Portland and Boulder. Biking is like walking for residents in these cities. With miles of bike paths and a high percentage of bike commuters, you’ll want to grab a helmet and ride right along side the locals. And since you aren’t confined to any bus or subway schedule, you have the freedom to travel where and when you want.

Not ready to make the transition into alternate commuter travel? Access Nurses makes it easy for nurses who want to take their cars with them on assignment. In addition to working with the best properties, Access Nurses places nurses in convenient housing located near the healthcare facility. So you can still keep the amount of time spent in the car to a minimum during your travel assignment.

No matter how you choose to cut back on fill-ups at the gas station, travel nursing makes it easy. Talk to your recruiter about finding a travel nursing assignment in a public transit-friendly city. And your wallet will appreciate the effort too.