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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SBA - LAF
    9h 34m
    $102–453

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 3h
    $1,323–2,098

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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
    $407–655

  4. Drive  2,111.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Purdue Universitycar car 2,111.5 mi
    35h 28m
    $349–504

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SBA - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    9h 54m
    $170–692

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBA - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    10h 29m
    $106–402

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    11h 9m
    $253–470

Santa Barbara to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,323Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Purdue University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,852.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Purdue University via Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 2d 3h.

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