Well I got another couple of days off, so I could head out on Thurs the 25th or Friday the 26th - probably taking the Amtrak since it's not much more than the bus and probably lets me just take the bike on without taking it apart.

Would getting there at about 4pm on Fri give me enough time to hit CM, or should I figure on trying for Thurs?

I'm thinking I'd probably head back Wed morning, which would be the 31st, but that's flexible...