This can easily be the case in Europe as well.

I live about an hour south of Stockholm. A lot of companies I'd commute to would be in Stockholm. Thus, the times I've gone to my office in Stockholm, my commute looks something like this

• 20 minute walk to station
• 5-15 minute wait for train
• 50-60 minute train ride
• 5 minute walk from commuter train to tubes
• ~0-5 minute wait for tube
• 10 minute walk to office

That's usually between 1:30 to 1:50 commute, one way. All in all, 3-3½ hours of commute round-trip. It's stressful, with a lot of moving parts. I'm glad I can work from home for now, because my commute is however long it takes me to drag myself into clothes and get in my chair.

It's a lot more environmentally friendly, and most importantly to me, something I can handle without breaking down mentally. I'm ostensibly a functioning member of society because of the ability to work from home, and I'll fight for the ability to continue to do so.