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

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

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to San Diego International 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IND - SAN
    7h 45m
    $145–258

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d
    $575–1,346

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $340–576

  4. Drive  2,042 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Los Angelescar car 2,042 mi
    33h 47m
    $373–539

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    8h 16m
    $200–416

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    8h 28m
    $234–747

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    8h 29m
    $296–556

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    11h 28m
    $184–786

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    11h 34m
    $214–885

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$575Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,855 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Los Angeles Union Station via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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