What is the cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Columbia is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purdue University to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Columbia is to bus and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $150 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Purdue University and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Columbia via Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

How far is it from Purdue University to Columbia?

The distance between Purdue University and Columbia is 474 miles. The road distance is 364 miles.

How do I travel from Purdue University to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Purdue University to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 12h 4m and costs $85 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Purdue University to Columbia?

It takes approximately 12h 4m to get from Purdue University to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purdue University to Columbia bus from?

Purdue University to Columbia bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.

Bus or fly from Purdue University to Columbia?

The best way to get from Purdue University to Columbia is to bus which takes 12h 4m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $400 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Purdue University to Columbia bus arrive?

Purdue University to Columbia bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.

What is the time difference between Purdue University and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 11:03 AM in Purdue University and 10:03 AM in Columbia.

Can I drive from Purdue University to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Columbia is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Purdue University to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 50+ hotels available in Columbia.

Purdue University to Columbia - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
12h 4m
$87–154
Drive 361.8 mi
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1. Drive from Purdue University to Columbiacar 361.8 mi
6h 28m
$66–96
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi
14h 2m
$276–501
Fly from Purdue University Airport
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane LAF - COU
7h 29m
$106–396
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
14h 26m
$142–316
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane ORD - COU
5h 30m
$151–436
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane IND - COU
7h 2m
$158–518

Purdue University to Columbia by foot, bus, and train

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14h 26mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 471 mi
Duration: 12h 4m

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Columbia via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 4m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day.

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