Choosing a dojo wasn't a decision that I took lightly. I visited literally every dojo in my city, until I found the right one for me. If you make the right choice, the commute is not so long. As for katas, you may learn to love them. Maybe not, but there's a reason that they have stuck around for thousands of years. In either Kidokushin or Wado-ryu, you WILL do katas. You will do drills. There will be repetition. It helps with muscle memory, among many other things. As for switching styles, I look at this as a benefit, not an obstacle. Provided you enter a new style with a clear mind and not a constant attitude of "Oh, well...we did X when I practiced in Y."
