thanks for the suggestions all.. nepali_kanchi, i dont think there is bus at 6:00 am, even if there is i would reach mankato at 8:25 am and it will be late when i get to campus and i would have to take care of other stuff too. dreamz, i would ask advisor but it is late at night. I have met a dude yesterday, he said there is a train running from minneapolis to mankato. do u guys have any info about that? He also said if nothing else works he will hook me up with a ride. but if possible i dont want to bother them. If u guys know about train please let me know.