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

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There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, 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
    8h 38m
    $142–564

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 4h
    $361–708

  3. 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 7h
    $799–1,627

  4. Drive 2,197 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to West Lafayettecar car 2,197 mi
    34h 52m
    $401–580

  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 Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    8h 24m
    $329–803

  6. 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 20m
    $185–694

  7. 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
    10h 42m
    $231–511

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 4m
    $168–378

  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 27m
    $180–700

Oakland to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,925.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Lafayette Bus Stop via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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