Find something you enjoy and sign up for it. And remember, commuters do more by 10 a.m. than most residents do all day. You'll be glad you were involved. I've met tons of people because I belong to clubs, people I probably never would have known otherwise. Hopefully you know how to do this.
Most residents are happy to have late-night company.
As a result, I've had a place to crash every time I've ever needed one. With commuter friends, find people that live near you and try to commute back from school with them. It may be you both belong to a club, and this person travels home with you late. Having someone to talk to on the commute makes it go much faster. Get Some Z's Anywhere but during class is my rule.