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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Purdue University by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SFO - LAF
    8h 35m
    $141–563

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2d 9h
    $779–1,652

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 9h
    $420–834

  4. Drive 2,202 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Purdue Universitycar car 2,202 mi
    35h
    $402–581

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 19m
    $329–802

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    10h 18m
    $160–352

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 52m
    $251–541

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 1m
    $197–697

  9. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 1m
    $193–703

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$779Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,916.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco 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 9h.

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