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How to get fromPurdue University to Bethesdaby shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Bethesda by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    5h 22m
    $988–1,640

  2. Drive 615.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Bethesdacar car 615.9 mi
    11h 4m
    $113–163

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    21h 56m
    $123–239

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    22h 30m
    $213–484

  5. Shuttle, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 47m
    $497–1,139

  6. Shuttle, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    5h 59m
    $437–1,688

Purdue University to Bethesda by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE in around 21h 56m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–480 and the journey takes 20h 48m.

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