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

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

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    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 30m
    $147–740

  2. Drive  603.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Gaithersburgcar car 603.4 mi
    10h 46m
    $100–144

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus bus 515
    16h 32m
    $105–163

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    22h 49m
    $433–704

  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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 13m
    $127–589

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

    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 bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus
    6h 46m
    $120–585

Purdue University to Gaithersburg by foot and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration16h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 592.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, CityBus Center: BUS215, Lafayette Bus Stop, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Frederick Marc Station, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay L in around 16h 32m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $430–700 and the journey takes 20h 48m.

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