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

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

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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 17m
    $142–569

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 59m
    $129–487

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 1h
    $751–1,602

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 4h
    $348–678

  5. Drive 2,049.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to West Lafayettecar car 2,049.7 mi
    34h 2m
    $375–541

  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 Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    6h 15m
    $230–670

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 50m
    $152–570

San Diego to West Lafayette by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$751Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,753 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and West Lafayette, 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 Lafayette Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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