Looking at nursing programs and wondering about your experiences?

I have been looking at two different programs, one an RN program, the other an LPN program. I was just wondering what different people have experience with. The thing is, the RN program is at a school that is nearly an hour away, and the LPN program is much closer to my home. Also, the RN program has the availability of completing the program on a fast track if you are already an LPN. Would it be worth it to do the LPN program then transfer to save myself the commute, or should I just go straight for the RN program from the start? I've definately got a lot more research to do, and plan on talking to people from both schools, but I'm looking for some other input. Thanks!