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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Virginia Commonwealth Universityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from West Lafayette to Virginia Commonwealth University by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LAF - RIC
    7h 29m
    $91–461

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    17h 26m
    $118–216

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus Charlottesville / ...
    21h 1m
    $242–482

  4. Drive 669.3 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar car 669.3 mi
    11h 52m
    $123–177

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ORD - RIC
    6h 57m
    $136–491

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    7h 24m
    $121–592

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    3. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus
    7h 45m
    $982–1,681

  8. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus
    8h 9m
    $105–509

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

    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 Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus
    8h 12m
    $430–1,728

West Lafayette to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration17h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 565.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Virginia Commonwealth University via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Washington Union Station, Richmond, Main + 15Th, and Broad & Shafer in around 17h 26m.

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