What is the cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Carmel?

The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Carmel is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Carmel?

The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Carmel is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between West Lafayette and Carmel?

No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd via Ctc-J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from West Lafayette to Carmel?

The distance between West Lafayette and Carmel is 81 miles. The road distance is 61.3 miles.

How do I travel from West Lafayette to Carmel without a car?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Carmel without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 59m and costs $45 - $70.

How long does it take to get from West Lafayette to Carmel?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from West Lafayette to Carmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Carmel bus from?

West Lafayette to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Where does the West Lafayette to Carmel bus arrive?

West Lafayette to Carmel bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

Can I drive from West Lafayette to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Carmel is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from West Lafayette to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 589+ hotels available in Carmel.

West Lafayette to Carmel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Carmel by bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis Union Station to Carmeltaxi
1h 59m
$50–68
Drive 61 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Lafayette to Carmelcar 61 mi
1h 15m
$12–17
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis to Carmeltaxi
2h 22m
$63–98
Train, line 26 bus
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Ctc-J to Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvdbus 26
3h 46m
$42–71
Bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
2. Take the bus from Ctc-J to Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvdbus 26
4h 13m
$33–65
Bus, line 8 bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ctc-Mbus 8
3. Take the bus from Ctc-J to Keystone Crossing - 8702 Nbus 26
4h 13m
$50–61

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Distance: 80.7 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Carmel, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Carmel via Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-J, and Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd in around 4h 13m.

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