How to Make Money Commuting to Work

How far is your daily commute? How long do you commute to and from work every day?

How would you like to make money for commuting?

That's right - you can earn money just because you commute to work.

How? Through the magic of advertising. While it's a challenge, it is easier than you think. It just takes a little sales ability and some hustle. Or, if you don't like selling (or aren't a natural at it), there are companies like CarWraps.com that can set the ads up for you (more on them toward the end of the article).

How much can you make? Depending on your pricing and how many ads you sell, it's reasonable to expect $20-$600 per month. Where you fall in that (admittedly) broad range depends largely on how much you hustle, your manner of commuting, as well as the distance and time of your commute.

How long and how far do you commute? Those are actually two separate questions, and both can help your bottom line. If, for instance, you travel 30 miles one way but it only takes you 20 minutes, sell based on the distance traveled. On the other hand, if you only travel five miles but it takes you 45 minutes, then you can sell your ads based on how long you're in commute.

How do you commute? Most people walk, bike, drive or use public transportation to get to work. All of those methods provide slightly different money making opportunities, but they have similarities as well. (While you can develop your own pricing structure based on the above criteria, for the sake of argument, let's say you sell all of your ads for just $20 a piece per month.) Take the following commuting methods, for instance:

Walking. If you live close enough to walk to work, you can sell two ads on your back, two on your front, one on your purse or briefcase, one on each arm (equaling two) and each leg (another two). Here, you have 9 ads, which will generate $180 per month.