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

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There are 10 ways to get from Purdue University to San Jose by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAF - SJC
    11h 2m
    $144–654

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $450–756

  3. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 10h
    $1,334–2,159

  4. Drive  2,193.5 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to San Josecar car 2,193.5 mi
    36h 54m
    $375–542

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    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 train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 16m
    $168–604

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    8h 56m
    $169–564

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 52m
    $146–442

  8. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    10h 38m
    $215–894

  9. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    11h 30m
    $190–803

  10. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    11h 51m
    $167–472

Purdue University to San Jose by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,884.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 2m

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

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to San Jose Diridon Station via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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