Commuting is what you make of it. I commute from AZ to NY, on the way plug in the headsets and watch the movie, listen to music, or read. On the way back usually a little tired, so catch a nap, which is good cause you gain time on the way back. Could get home early enough to still do something with the family. But you have to take it for what it is, when you're gone you're gone. Also, airline dependent, but most reserve guys I was with bid their days on together in a row to try and lump days off together, that way, again, when you're gone, you're gone, but when you're home you're home.