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How to get fromColumbus to West Lafayetteby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Columbus to West Lafayette by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis Airporttaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus Indianapolis
    2h 17m
    $151–186

  2. Drive 109.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to West Lafayettecar car 109.1 mi
    2h 1m
    $20–29

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolistaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2h 25m
    $125–171

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  • Distance: 123.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbus to West Lafayette. However, you can take the taxi to Indianapolis Airport then take the bus to Purdue Memorial Union. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Indianapolis then take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station.

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