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How to get fromColumbia to West Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CAE - LAF
    9h
    $182–952

  2. Drive 648.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to West Lafayettecar car 648.3 mi
    12h 13m
    $119–171

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    23h 18m
    $154–296

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    32h 28m
    $424–872

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CAE - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    7h 6m
    $240–1,242

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAE - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 48m
    $152–792

Columbia to West Lafayette by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$424Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Lafayette Bus Stop via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 18m.

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