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How to get fromState College to West Lafayetteby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from State College to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SCE - LAF
    7h 45m
    $72–396

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2640
    13h 10m
    $86–135

  3. Drive  527.1 mi

    1. Drive from State College to West Lafayettecar car 527.1 mi
    9h 39m
    $97–139

  4. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SCE - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    7h 17m
    $124–595

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

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 49m
    $77–346

  6. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 10m
    $99–208

State College to West Lafayette by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from State College Regional Airport to Lafayette Bus Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 12h.

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