There are 3 ways to get from New Albany to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
5h 40m$33–54Drive 177.9 mi
- Drive from New Albany to Purdue Universitycar 177.9 mi
3h 12m$33–47Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 57m$48–99
New Albany to Purdue University by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Albany to Purdue University is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from New Albany to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from New Albany to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from State @ Elm and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Louisville, KY and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between New Albany and Purdue University is 187 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.
The best way to get from New Albany to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from New Albany to Purdue University, including transfers.
New Albany to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
New Albany to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Albany to Purdue University is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from New Albany to Purdue University.
There are 49+ hotels available in Purdue University.
What companies run services between New Albany, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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