There are 4 ways to get from West Lafayette to Anderson by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus Indianapolis
3h 53m$41–76Drive 78.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Lafayette to Andersoncar 78.2 mi
1h 49m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus Indianapolis
4h$49–71Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus Indianapolis
4h 20m$31–69
West Lafayette to Anderson by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Anderson is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Anderson is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Anderson. However, there are services departing from Purdue Memorial Union and arriving at City Of Anderson Transit System via Indianapolis Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between West Lafayette and Anderson is 117 miles. The road distance is 78.7 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Anderson without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from West Lafayette to Anderson, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Anderson bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Purdue Memorial Union station.
West Lafayette to Anderson bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Anderson is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from West Lafayette to Anderson.
There are 16+ hotels available in Anderson.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Anderson, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to City Of Anderson Transit System via Indianapolis Airport in around 4h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to City Of Anderson Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to City Of Anderson Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to City Of Anderson Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
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