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How to get fromOakland to Purdue Universityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Purdue University by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SFO - LAF
    9h 14m
    $112–464

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2d 8h
    $1,351–2,082

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $444–711

  4. Drive  2,196 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Purdue Universitycar car 2,196 mi
    34h 53m
    $401–579

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 29m
    $230–753

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    10h 33m
    $211–343

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 47m
    $193–672

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 14m
    $249–539

  9. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 54m
    $198–678

Oakland to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,926.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Purdue University via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 2d 10h.

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