Living in Morgan Hill / Gilroy and commute to Mountain View / Sunnyvale

We're looking to buy a home in the Bay Area, ideally with at least 2300 square feet (or 2000 if the layout is exceptional). However, our budget limits us in the San Jose area for homes of this size.

We're considering Morgan Hill or Gilroy. Could you share your experience with the commute to Mountain View or Sunnyvale? Is a 3 days per week commute feasible? What about 5 days a week?

Before making a purchase, we plan to rent in the area for a month to experience the daily commute and assess the overall lifestyle.

Before even reaching that stage, I'd appreciate hearing about your experiences living in that area.

Thanks!