X-crew I live about 1hr 45 mins flying from home base. Commute on staff tickets which cost around 100 US $ for a round trip.
Always get there the day b4, as comp would not accept any excuse having to do with "no seat" "delay" etc etc.
It's not ideal, but I've been doing it this way for 13 years and it's doable.
Lived 7 hours flying away b4 that, and that was a bit more tricky........
Hope this helps.