VRE will not shut down and stations are a short walk from the Capitol (Union Station) or the mall (Le Enfant).
Just be aware that you must buy tickets and mark them as used before boarding the train or you can be fined. They have a mobile app for ticketing.
You'll stand out from the gov worker drones in your MAGA gear, but no need to be concerned about a mob coming after you at a station. There is also a lot more room to spread out and a restroom is available in each car.
Virginia Railway Express is a great alternative to metro:
https://www.vre.org/
VRE will not shut down and stations are a short walk from the Capitol (Union Station) or the mall (Le Enfant).
Just be aware that you must buy tickets and mark them as used before boarding the train or you can be fined. They have a mobile app for ticketing.
You'll stand out from the gov worker drones in your MAGA gear, but no need to be concerned about a mob coming after you at a station. There is also a lot more room to spread out and a restroom is available in each car.