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How to get fromSacramento to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or subway

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

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SMF - LAF
    9h 6m
    $153–654

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $343–673

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2d 5h
    $762–1,569

  4. Drive 2,121.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Lafayettecar car 2,121.8 mi
    33h 20m
    $388–560

  5. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SMF - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    8h 46m
    $236–988

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    9h 56m
    $341–852

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 7m
    $182–691

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    $159–478

Sacramento to Lafayette by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,852 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

United Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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