I live in a busy city in the US and had to ride the train for 2+ hours each day, 5 days a week for like 10 years. It stunk (literally and figuratively). I made it through and only saw v a few times (morning sickness people). I hate the sardine thing. I used to try to cram myself up against a wall so even if I was pushed, I had one side of me with no people. Can you do that?