Stacking commitments into a 3-day commute is doable since core seminars and crits usually cluster mid-week.
However, because required classes meet once weekly, faculty tend to be strict about missing any sessions. Balancing family with a long commute leaves little room for error, so using https://attendcalc.com/ can help you track required days and avoid falling below department thresholds during train delays.
Just expect your schedule to temporarily expand to 5 days during open studios and exhibition installs.
As for cohort culture, Thursday gallery nights are active, but older students easily balance family by selectively choosing daytime studio visits instead.