Student's Unconventional Commute: Flying from LA to UC Berkeley to Escape Bay Area Rent

A graduate student, known as Bill, gained viral attention after revealing his unconventional strategy to avoid expensive rent in the Bay Area while attending UC Berkeley. Bill commuted by plane between Los Angeles and San Francisco three times a week, treating the journey as a trip rather than a mere commute. He documented his expenses, totaling $5,592.66, and spent approximately 75,955 minutes on his commute. While some questioned if he actually saved money considering the extra time spent traveling, Bill cited "yolo" reasons as his motivation for attempting something unique.