I've flown with a guy who lives in YVR and commutes to SEA. Usually he just flies down but being able to drive it is a great back up. I've commuted my entire airline career. I hold 4-day trips that start early on day 1 but I'm done before noon on day 4 95% of the time. Usually it's an early east coast show and in SEA by 10-11am on last day for me. Does commuting suck? Sure does but I put up with it.