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

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 24m
    $222–1,169

  2. Drive  729.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rutgers University to Purdue Universitycar car 729.8 mi
    13h 22m
    $134–193

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    21h 57m
    $150–278

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    26h 27m
    $237–616

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane JFK - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 27m
    $446–1,675

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGA - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 35m
    $235–609

  7. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain train
    2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 34m
    $155–879

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 56m
    $173–939

Rutgers University to Purdue University by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 736 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Purdue University via Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 21h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Purdue University via New Brunswick, Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 26h 27m.

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