Here is a well known secret I tell people all the time and even vets facepalm at the fact they never realized it.
It's the one thing I make sure to tell all new players and I felt it required a post.
During the early stages through the later stages of the storyline in the kagillion quests that require you to go to the waking sands there is no need for the annoying run, esp pre-choco license.
Port to Limsa > arcanist guild (via aether network of course) > ferry
puts you right outside the Waking Sands. Spread the word.
You're welcome!!!