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So you're coming on the March for Life! Now what?
Schedule
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Schedule of Events
For a more detailed schedule, use this link to subscribe to our march for life trip calendar!

Thu

  • 9:30 am     Load buses in Grand Rapids

  • 10:00am     Buses depart Grand Rapids

  • 12:15pm      Load buses in Ann Arbor

  • 12:45pm     Buses depart Ann Arbor

  • 2:30pm      ​Lunch stop at Commodore Perry Service Plaza

  • 5:15pm       Switch drivers in Youngstown, OH

  • 8:30pm      Dinner stop at TA Travel Center in Breezewood, PA

  • 11:30pm      Arrive at hotel

Fri

  • 11:00am     Group photo on the lawn of the National Mall - immediately upon
                            getting off the bus

  • 12:00pm    Rally

  • 1:00pm      March for Life

  • 4:00pm     Free time

  • 7:00pm      Pizza party at the hotel!

Sat

  • Free day!

Sun

  • 8:30am     Check out of the hotel and load buses

  • 9:00am     Buses depart DC for Michigan

  • 11:30am     Lunch stop in Breezewood, PA

  • 3:30pm     Driver swap in Youngstown, OH

  • 6:00pm     Dinner stop at Erie Islands Travel Plaza

  • 8:45pm     Drop-off in Ann Arbor

  • 11:15pm      Drop-off in Grand Rapids

Packing List
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Packing List
What to bring:
  • 1 piece of luggage (suitcase or duffle bag) to stored under the bus

  • 1 personal item to keep with you on the bus

Required Items:
  • Wallet, Credit/Debit card, spending money, photo ID required to get into the hotel

  • Phone charger

  • Reusable water bottle

Optional Items:
  • Advil and chapstick

  • Headphones

  • Extra snacks (we will provide some)

  • Books, homework, things to keep you occupied on the bus rides

  • Blanket, travel pillow, or eye pillow if you want to sleep on the bus

  • Hand and foot warmers

  • Backup battery pack

Suggested Clothes to Bring:
  • Fleece-lined pants and shirt

  • Warm, wool socks and extra socks

  • Sweatpants and/or snow pants, depending on the weather

  • Thick, waterproof boots with traction

  • Undershirt, long-sleeved shirt, sweatshirt

  • Thick, lined, warm, waterproof coat

  • Scarf, hat, and gloves

Pick-Up Locations
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Pick-Up Locations & Hotel
Grand Rapids
  • The Grand Rapids bus arrives at the location at 9:30am and leaves at 10:00am.

  • We will leave without you if you are late and we have not heard from you.

  • Park at the MDOT Park & Ride Grand Rapids/Kentwood. The address is:
    ​     3210 Deposit Drive NE
         Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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Ann Arbor
  • The Ann Arbor bus arrives at the location at 12:15pm and leaves at 12:45pm.

  • We will leave without you if you are late and we have not heard from you.

  • Park at the Miller Road Park & Ride Stop in Ann Arbor. The address is:
         2901 Miller Road
         Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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Hotel
  • We will be staying in the Hyatt Centric Arlington.
         ​1325 Wilson Boulevard
         Arlington, VA 22209
  • The hotel is off of the Rosslyn Metro Stop on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines.
  • Breakfast is not provided on a complimentary basis at this hotel, so please plan to get breakfast on your own.
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How do I get around in Washington, D.C.?

Getting around Washington, D.C. is made easy because of their amazing metro system! We have put together a guide that will help you navigate the Metro system in D.C., and remember that Google Maps is also very helpful!

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How much spending money should I bring?

Attendees will need to pay for:

  • 3 dinners

  • 4 lunches

  • 3 breakfasts

  • A metro card and fare (see guide)

  • Anything else (souvenirs, etc.)

PLM provides snacks for the buses and a pizza party on Friday!

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What do I do on the free day?

Our nation's capital offers endless activities, museums, restaurants, and outdoor spaces to explore on our day off. PLM has put together a destination guide to help you decide how to spend your time!

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What about the Pizza Party?

This year, PLM has decided to treat students to a Pizza Party at the hotel after the March for Life. This is a great opportunity to get to know the other attendees, talk about your experience at the March, and make plans together for the following day.

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