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

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There are 11 ways to get from West Lafayette to Princeton University by shuttle, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IND - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    6h 23m
    $262–1,676

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus bus 409
    24h 1m
    $118–248

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    20h 5m
    $140–236

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Trentontrain train Cardinal
    24h 25m
    $316–648

  5. Drive 731.5 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Princeton Universitycar car 731.5 mi
    12h 42m
    $134–193

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IND - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    7h 22m
    $142–719

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane IND - JFK
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    7h 17m
    $433–1,682

  8. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IND - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 7m
    $153–923

  9. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    8h 55m
    $229–629

  10. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trentontrain train
    8h 23m
    $460–1,246

  11. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 49m
    $180–453

West Lafayette to Princeton University by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 752.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 16h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Trenton 3 times a week. Tickets cost $310–650 and the journey takes 23h 31m.

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