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

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Sacramento by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAF - SMF
    9h 10m
    $163–705

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $366–601

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 7h
    $625–1,446

  4. Drive  2,115.9 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Sacramentocar car 2,115.9 mi
    33h 27m
    $387–558

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IND - SMF
    9h 25m
    $225–887

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    8h 45m
    $188–675

  7. 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 26m
    $218–883

  8. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    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
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    11h 24m
    $255–794

Purdue University to Sacramento by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$366Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,852 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Sacramento Bus Station via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 3h.

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