There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to New Albany by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
6h 43m$64–118Drive 177.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to New Albanycar 177.6 mi
3h 12m$33–47Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
7h 57m$33–57Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus Indianapolis
9h 30m$79–184
Purdue University to New Albany by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to New Albany is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to New Albany is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to New Albany. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at State @ Elm via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Liberty @ Roy Wilkins and W Jefferson @ S 6th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Purdue University and New Albany is 199 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to New Albany without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Purdue University to New Albany, including transfers.
Purdue University to New Albany bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to New Albany bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to New Albany is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Purdue University to New Albany.
There are 504+ hotels available in New Albany.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and New Albany, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KY once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $45–140
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