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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SAN - LAF
    7h 32m
    $142–569

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 34m
    $139–507

  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 2h
    $759–1,596

  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 4h
    $364–709

  5. Drive 2,049.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Purdue Universitycar car 2,049.5 mi
    34h 3m
    $374–541

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 28m
    $231–670

  7. 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
    9h 15m
    $170–616

San Diego to Purdue University by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$759Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,753.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Purdue University via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 2d 4h.

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