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How to get fromPrinceton to Purdue Universityby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Princeton to Purdue University by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 1m
    $227–2,583

  2. Drive 733 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Purdue Universitycar car 733 mi
    12h 42m
    $134–194

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    22h 33m
    $153–323

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    26h 26m
    $313–658

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane JFK - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 13m
    $448–1,689

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 53m
    $218–930

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGA - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 46m
    $162–787

Princeton to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 754.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Purdue University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 22h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $310–650 and the journey takes 24h 19m.

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