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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Irvineby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane LAF - SNA
    8h 34m
    $171–751

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d
    $1,272–2,012

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2d 2h
    $398–642

  4. Drive  2,041 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Irvinecar car 2,041 mi
    33h 47m
    $373–538

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    8h 3m
    $186–671

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    9h 58m
    $190–388

West Lafayette to Irvine by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,759.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Tustin via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d.

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