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How to get fromPrinceton to West Lafayetteby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to West Lafayette by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    6h 48m
    $227–1,183

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 33m
    $115–198

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    25h 58m
    $242–657

  4. Drive  732.1 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to West Lafayettecar car 732.1 mi
    12h 38m
    $134–193

  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 Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    7h 57m
    $447–1,689

  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 Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    7h 40m
    $153–880

  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 Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    8h 36m
    $241–637

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to Market St At 11Th Stbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2642
    22h 8m
    $128–218

Princeton to West Lafayette by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration20h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 752.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–650 and the journey takes 24h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to Lafayette Bus Stop via W State St At S Warren St, S Warren St At W State St, Market St At 11Th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 22h 8m.

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