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Bus: MN to People's Climate March in DC!

We Resist. We Build. We Rise.

Various Locations - MN, United States

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Description

Join hundreds of Minnesotans at one of the largest and most important climate change gatherings in history! On April 29th, we'll gather in Washington, DC as people from all walks of life come together to organize, to build power, to confront the fossil fuel industry, and to shift to a just, safe, peaceful world. This date will also mark the 100th day of Trump's climate-denying presidency.

BUSES WILL LEAVE FROM MINNEAPOLIS, APPLE VALLEY, NORTHFIELD, ST. PETER, MANKATO, ROCHESTER, BEMIDJI, CASS LAKE, GRAND RAPIDS, DULUTH, ASHLAND (WI), AND STEVENS POINT (WI) --


The bus leaving Wednesday, April 26th from Apple Valley (includes Northfield, Rochester, and Northern MN) is FULL! Please sign up on the waiting list and we will be in touch.

Pricing:

We use flexible ticket pricing to make the trip accessible to as many people as possible. Each ticket price -- including scholarship levels -- includes exactly the same trip and housing (if applicable).

  • $350 (donor level) -- includes a ticket plus a contribution to the scholarship fund
  • $280 (full price) -- the regular price ticket; this amount covers our actual costs of providing the travel and housing
  • $190 (reduced cost; need-based) -- this is available to all on a self-selected basis; please be thoughtful and don't choose this option if you can afford the $280 or the $350
  • Scholarship Ticket -- fill out our quick and easy scholarship form and we'll work with your budget -- we want you to be able to travel with us

You can also make a standalone donation to the scholarship fund. These donations are very much appreciated and make it so as many people as possible can travel!

Please note that all bus arrival times shown below are approximate and can vary based on road conditions and unforeseen circumstances. To help minimize these delays, it is imperative that you show up to the departure location at least 20 minutes before the listed departure time so that the bus can leave at the time indicated.

Bus options from Minneapolis:

There are multiple bus options available, depending on your preference. Choose the one that works best for you. Tickets are listed above by departure time from Minneapolis. Make sure you select the correct departure date as well using the calendar above.

The exact departure location is yet to be determined, but we will post it here when available and also update all ticket purchasers via email.

  • Route 1: Shortest time away from home (listed as Apr 28, 2017, 09:00 AM)
    Leave Minneapolis 9am 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 on the road
    Arrive DC 8am 4/29 (SAT)
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Minneapolis 5pm 4/30 (SUN)

  • Route 2: In DC for Friday action, convergence, art build, etc (listed as Apr 26, 2017, 03:00 PM)
    Leave Minneapolis 3pm 4/26 (WEDS)
    Night of 4/26 on the road
    Arrive DC 2pm 4/27 (THUR)
    Potential ACTION TRAINING eve of 4/27
    Night of 4/27 in DC
    Potential ACTION, YOUTH SUMMIT, CARE OF GOD'S CREATION CONFERENCE, AND OTHER EVENTS 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 in DC
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Minneapolis 5pm 4/30 (SUN)

  • Route 3: Camping on the way out, led by Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light (listed as Apr 27, 2017, 08:00 AM)
    Leave Minneapolis 8am 4/27 (THUR)
    Night of 4/27 at a campsite; exact camping location TBD
    Arrive DC 8pm 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 in DC
    MARCH 4/29
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Minneapolis 5pm 4/30 (SUN)

Bus options from Apple Valley (School of Environmental Studies):

Currently full! Please sign up on the Waiting List

There is one bus option leaving from the School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley, at 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124. This location has free parking on the school grounds and is open to all. To book, select the Apr 26 3pm departure and then pick Apple Valley from the drop-down menu on the next screen. This is essentially Route 2 from above, but departing from Apple Valley instead of Minneapolis:

  • Route 4: In DC for Friday action, convergence, art build, etc (listed as Apr 26, 2017, 03:00 PM)
    Leave Apple Valley 3pm 4/26 (WEDS)
    Night of 4/26 on the road
    Arrive DC 2pm 4/27 (THUR)
    Potential ACTION TRAINING eve of 4/27
    Night of 4/27 in DC
    Potential ACTION, YOUTH SUMMIT, CARE OF GOD'S CREATION CONFERENCE, AND OTHER EVENTS 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 in DC
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Apple Valley 5pm 4/30 (SUN)

Bus options from Northfield:

There are two bus options leaving from Northfield. The departure location is not set yet but will be convenient to Carleton and St. Olaf. This bus is open to all, including students as well as community members and others from the region. To book, select the departure as listed below (make sure you've picked the correct date) and then pick Northfield from the drop-down menu on the next screen. These routes are essentially duplicates of Route 1 and 2 from above, but departing from Northfield instead of Minneapolis:

  • Route 5: Shortest time away from home (listed as Apr 28, 2017, 09:00 AM)
    Leave Northfield 9am 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 on the road
    Arrive DC 8am 4/29 (SAT)
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Northfield 5pm 4/30 (SUN)

  • Route 6: In DC for Friday action, convergence, art build, etc (listed as Apr 26, 2017, 03:00 PM)
    THIS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY CANCELLED!FILL OUT THIS WAITING LIST FORM AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH!
  • Leave Northfield 3pm 4/26 (WEDS)
    Night of 4/26 on the road
    Arrive DC 2pm 4/27 (THUR)
    Potential ACTION TRAINING eve of 4/27
    Night of 4/27 in DC
    Potential ACTION, YOUTH SUMMIT, CARE OF GOD'S CREATION CONFERENCE, AND OTHER EVENTS 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 in DC
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Northfield 5pm 4/30 (SUN)

Bus options from St. Peter:

There is one bus option leaving from St. Peter. The departure location is not set yet but will be convenient to Gustavus. This bus is open to all, including students as well as community members and others from the region. To book, select the departure as listed below (make sure you're looking at the correct date) and then pick St. Peter from the drop-down menu on the next screen. This is essentially a duplicate of Route 1 from above, but departing from St. Peter instead of Minneapolis:

  • Route 7: Shortest time away from home (listed as Apr 28, 2017, 09:00 AM)
    Leave St. Peter 9am 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 on the road
    Arrive DC 8am 4/29 (SAT)
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive St. Peter 5pm 4/30 (SUN)

Bus options from Mankato:

There is one bus option leaving from Mankato. The departure location will be Happy Chef, 2100 U.S. 169, Mankato, MN 56003. This bus is open to all. To book, select the departure as listed below (make sure you're looking at the correct date) and then pick Mankato from the drop-down menu on the next screen. This bus will be coming from another pickup point; please note that the departure time may shift due to unforeseen circumstances. You must still show up 20 minutes before the indicated boarding time. Bus captains will notify you by phone or text if the departure time is expected to change significantly:

  • Route 8: Shortest time away from home (listed as Apr 28, 2017, 09:00 AM)
    Leave Mankato 9am 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 on the road
    Arrive DC 8am 4/29 (SAT)
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Mankato 5pm 4/30 (SUN)

Bus options from Rochester:

There are two bus options leaving from Rochester. The departure location will be Burr Oak School, 3800 50th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904. This bus is open to all. To book, select the departure as listed below (make sure you're looking at the correct date) and then pick Rochester from the drop-down menu on the next screen. This bus will be coming from another pickup point; please note that the departure time may shift due to unforeseen circumstances. You must still show up 20 minutes before the indicated boarding time. Bus captains will notify you by phone or text if the departure time is expected to change significantly.

  • Route 9: Shortest time away from home (listed as Apr 28, 2017, 10:00 AM)
    Leave Rochester 10am 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 on the road
    Arrive DC 8am 4/29 (SAT)
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Rochester 4pm 4/30 (SUN)

  • Route 10: In DC for Friday action, convergence, art build, etc (listed as Apr 26, 2017, 04:00 PM)
    THIS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY CANCELLED! FILL OUT THIS WAITING LIST FORM AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH!
  • Leave Rochester 4pm 4/26 (WEDS)
  • Night of 4/26 on the road
    Arrive DC 2pm 4/27 (THUR)
    Potential ACTION TRAINING eve of 4/27
    Night of 4/27 in DC
    Potential ACTION, YOUTH SUMMIT, CARE OF GOD'S CREATION CONFERENCE, AND OTHER EVENTS 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 in DC
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Rochester 4pm 4/30 (SUN)

Bus options from Bemidji:

THIS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY FULL! FILL OUT THIS WAITING LIST FORM AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH!

There is one bus option leaving from Bemidji. The departure location is not set yet. This bus is open to all. To book, select the departure as listed below (make sure you're looking at the correct date) and then pick Bemidji from the drop-down menu on the next screen:

  • Route 11: In DC for Friday action, convergence, art build, etc (listed as Apr 26, 2017, 11:00 AM)
  • Leave Bemidji 11am 4/26 (WEDS)
    Night of 4/26 on the road
    Arrive DC 4:30pm 4/27 (THUR)
    Potential ACTION TRAINING eve of 4/27
    Night of 4/27 in DC
    Potential ACTION, YOUTH SUMMIT, CARE OF GOD'S CREATION CONFERENCE, AND OTHER EVENTS 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 in DC
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Bemidji 9pm 4/30 (SUN)

Bus options from Cass Lake:

THIS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY FULL! FILL OUT THIS WAITING LIST FORM AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH!

There is one bus option leaving from Cass Lake. The departure location is not set yet. This bus is open to all. To book, select the departure as listed below (make sure you're looking at the correct date) and then pick Cass Lake from the drop-down menu on the next screen. This bus will be coming from another pickup point; please note that the departure time may shift due to unforeseen circumstances. You must still show up 20 minutes before the indicated boarding time. Bus captains will notify you by phone or text if the departure time is expected to change significantly:

  • Route 12: In DC for Friday action, convergence, art build, etc (listed as Apr 26, 2017, 11:30 AM)
    Leave Cass Lake at 11:30pm 4/26 (WEDS)
    Night of 4/26 on the road
    Arrive DC 4:30pm 4/27 (THUR)
    Potential ACTION TRAINING eve of 4/27
    Night of 4/27 in DC
    Potential ACTION, YOUTH SUMMIT, CARE OF GOD'S CREATION CONFERENCE, AND OTHER EVENTS 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 in DC
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Cass Lake 8:30pm 4/30 (SUN)

Bus options from Grand Rapids:

THIS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY FULL! FILL OUT THIS WAITING LIST FORM AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH!

There is one bus option leaving from Grand Rapids. The departure location is not set yet. This bus is open to all. To book, select the departure as listed below (make sure you're looking at the correct date) and then pick Grand Rapids from the drop-down menu on the next screen. This bus will be coming from another pickup point; please note that the departure time may shift due to unforeseen circumstances. You must still show up 20 minutes before the indicated boarding time. Bus captains will notify you by phone or text if the departure time is expected to change significantly:

  • Route 13: In DC for Friday action, convergence, art build, etc (listed as Apr 26, 2017, 12:30 PM)
    Leave Grand Rapids at 12:30pm 4/26 (WEDS)
    Night of 4/26 on the road
    Arrive DC 4:30pm 4/27 (THUR)
    Potential ACTION TRAINING eve of 4/27
    Night of 4/27 in DC
    Potential ACTION, YOUTH SUMMIT, CARE OF GOD'S CREATION CONFERENCE, AND OTHER EVENTS 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 in DC
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Grand Rapids 7:30pm 4/30 (SUN)

Bus options from Duluth/Superior:

THIS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY FULL! FILL OUT THIS WAITING LIST FORM AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH!

There is one bus option leaving from Duluth. The departure location is not set yet. This bus is open to all. To book, select the departure as listed below (make sure you're looking at the correct date) and then pick Duluth from the drop-down menu on the next screen. This bus will be coming from another pickup point; please note that the departure time may shift due to unforeseen circumstances. You must still show up 20 minutes before the indicated boarding time. Bus captains will notify you by phone or text if the departure time is expected to change significantly:

  • Route 14: In DC for Friday action, convergence, art build, etc (listed as Apr 26, 2017, 02:00 PM)
    Leave Duluth 2pm 4/26 (WEDS)
    Night of 4/26 on the road
    Arrive DC 4:30pm 4/27 (THUR)
    Potential ACTION TRAINING eve of 4/27
    Night of 4/27 in DC
    Potential ACTION, YOUTH SUMMIT, CARE OF GOD'S CREATION CONFERENCE, AND OTHER EVENTS 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 in DC
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Duluth 6pm 4/30 (SUN)

Bus options from Ashland (WI):

THIS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY FULL! FILL OUT THIS WAITING LIST FORM AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH!

There is one bus option leaving from Ashland, Wisconsin. The departure location is not set yet. This bus is open to all. To book, select the departure as listed below (make sure you're looking at the correct date) and then pick Ashland from the drop-down menu on the next screen. This bus will be coming from another pickup point; please note that the departure time may shift due to unforeseen circumstances. You must still show up 20 minutes before the indicated boarding time. Bus captains will notify you by phone or text if the departure time is expected to change significantly:

  • Route 15: In DC for Friday action, convergence, art build, etc (listed as Apr 26, 2017, 04:00 PM)
    Leave Ashland 4pm 4/26 (WEDS)
    Night of 4/26 on the road
    Arrive DC 4:30pm 4/27 (THUR)
    Potential ACTION TRAINING eve of 4/27
    Night of 4/27 in DC
    Potential ACTION, YOUTH SUMMIT, CARE OF GOD'S CREATION CONFERENCE, AND OTHER EVENTS 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 in DC
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Ashland 4pm 4/30 (SUN)

Bus options from Stevens Point (WI):

THIS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY FULL! FILL OUT THIS WAITING LIST FORM AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH!

There is one bus option leaving from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The departure location is not set yet. This bus is open to all. To book, select the departure as listed below (make sure you're looking at the correct date) and then pick Stevens Point from the drop-down menu on the next screen. This bus will be coming from another pickup point; please note that the departure time may shift due to unforeseen circumstances. You must still show up 20 minutes before the indicated boarding time. Bus captains will notify you by phone or text if the departure time is expected to change significantly:

  • Route 16: In DC for Friday action, convergence, art build, etc (listed as Apr 26, 2017, 07:30 PM)
    Leave Stevens Point 7:30pm 4/26 (WEDS)
    Night of 4/26 on the road
    Arrive DC 4:30pm 4/27 (THUR)
    Potential ACTION TRAINING eve of 4/27
    Night of 4/27 in DC
    Potential ACTION, YOUTH SUMMIT, CARE OF GOD'S CREATION CONFERENCE, AND OTHER EVENTS 4/28 (FRI)
    Night of 4/28 in DC
    MARCH 4/29 (SAT)
    Leave for home 8pm 4/29
    Night of 4/29 on the road
    Arrive Stevens Point 12:30pm 4/30 (SUN)

Bus travel Q&As:

Where do I sleep?

All buses that include DC overnights also include a basic space to sleep in DC, typically in a church. This is arranged with an eye towards keeping overall ticket prices as low as possible, so it may be simply a floor space in a sanctuary or side room. Bring your own bedding or sleeping bag and mat. Based on previous feedback, we should note here that the trip organizers cannot guarantee a perfectly quiet night, or a perfectly dark sleeping room, or a plentiful supply of bathrooms, although we will of course do our best in every case.

Our housing tends to work well for 95% of travelers. If you have needs for more comfortable accommodations than what is described here, we ask that you book your own hotel room and arrange your own local transportation (such as a taxi) from our group housing to your hotel. Any buses that include camping overnight on the way to DC (such as Route 3) assume that you will bring your own camping gear, such as a tent, for your use.

What about food?

We make an effort to source food donations for each bus. ( If you can help donate food, fill out our volunteering form and indicate that you can help with this.) This generally means that we have enough snacks on the bus for the ride to DC and often for the ride back also, although special or restrictive diets may not be accommodated. We do not provide food while in DC.

You are welcome to bring your own snacks or meals for any part of the trip (and extra to share if you like!) and/or money to purchase food from highway rest stops or while in DC. The bus will stop approximately every four hours for very short food/bathroom breaks.

Are there bathrooms on the bus?

There is a bathroom on each bus. The bus will stop approximately every four hours as well for short bathroom breaks.

What about outlets / wifi on the bus or in the DC lodging?

There may be a limited amount of power outlets and a wifi network onboard the bus, but these amenities vary by bus and we do not guarantee their availability. Please bring your own portable power pack and cell phone or hotspot if this is important to you. We similarly cannot guarantee these amenities in our DC lodging, although there are plenty of coffeeshops / etc in DC where you can find wifi and outlets.

Is the bus comfortable?

The buses we charter are fairly standard motorcoaches with a capacity of 50 passengers. These are not school buses. There is space for luggage underneath and small luggage racks onboard above the seats. The seats recline slightly and have reading lights. Many passengers choose to bring a blanket or sleeping bag onboard the bus with them, since we do travel overnight and it can be easier to get a good night's sleep with a blanket.

Who is organizing this trip?

These buses are organized by MN350, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light, Sierra Club North Star Chapter, and TakeAction MN, and are open to all who would like to attend the People's Climate March. Contact mn2pcm2@mn350.org with questions.

What's your refund policy?

We recognize that things come up and plans change. We are willing to provide a full refund for tickets if a request is made via email to mn2pcm2@mn350.org before 11pm CT on Saturday, April 22. After that point, no refunds will be given.

Should I book today or wait until closer to the trip date?

Book as soon as possible, today if you can. Once these buses fill up, we close off ticket purchases and even though we'd love to have you travel with us, we have to say no if we don't have the room. For the last People's Climate March, we ended up turning away about 50 people who waited until the final few days to try to book. It's often impossible to add extra buses at the last minute (we tried!) even if we have enough people to fill one. If you want to come to DC from Minnesota for the People's Climate March, please book as soon as you can to guarantee a seat!

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