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

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There are 11 ways to get from Purdue University to Columbia University by shuttle, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IND - LGA
    6h 6m
    $156–691

  2. Drive 755.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Columbia Universitycar car 755.5 mi
    13h 26m
    $138–200

  3. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus Purdue / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    20h 15m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Cardinal
    26h 15m
    $334–704

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IND - EWR
    6h 16m
    $276–1,664

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane IND - JFK
    6h 13m
    $450–1,655

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    6h 39m
    $269–729

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ORD - EWR
    6h 48m
    $239–952

  9. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IND - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $209–1,489

  10. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    7h 56m
    $243–639

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    24h 26m
    $138–304

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration26h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 738.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Columbia University via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis, and New York Midtown in around 20h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $330–700 and the journey takes 24h 27m.

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