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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Columbusby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from West Lafayette to Columbus by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportbus bus Purdue
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis Airport to Columbustaxi taxi
    2h 31m
    $149–186

  2. Drive 109.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Columbuscar car 109.5 mi
    2h 1m
    $20–29

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis to Columbustaxi taxi
    2h 43m
    $124–179

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  • Distance: 123 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from West Lafayette to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Airport then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can take the train to Indianapolis then take the taxi to Columbus.

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