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How to get fromSan Diego to Lafayetteby plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Lafayette by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    5h 46m
    $202–585

  2. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SAN - LAF
    7h 20m
    $133–550

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $708–1,593

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $353–704

  5. Drive 2,049.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Lafayettecar car 2,049.8 mi
    34h 5m
    $375–541

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $162–602

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 2m
    $140–520

San Diego to Lafayette by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$708Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,847.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day.

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