Actually the schedule part rarely matter for commuting to work since those routes usually have a high density of buses/trains. In Stockholm during rush hour the subway arrive every 1 to 5 minutes, commuter trains every 7 to 15 minutes, buses usually every 3 to 15 minutes.
Not controlling the destination usually matters more since that means you may have to change train or bus several times.
Not controlling the destination usually matters more since that means you may have to change train or bus several times.