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How to get fromDavis to Purdue Universityby bus, plane, train, car, shuttle or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Davis to Purdue University by bus, plane, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeSMF - LAF
    8h 59m
    $163–704

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Davis to Chicago Union StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationbusChicago
    2d 6h
    $257–565

  3. Drive 2,130 mi

    1. Drive from Davis to Purdue Universitycar2,130 mi
    33h 34m
    $389–562

  4. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Indianapolis (IND)planeSMF - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    10h 6m
    $205–833

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

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSMF - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    10h 39m
    $307–418

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)planeSFO - IND
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    10h 14m
    $196–667

  7. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSMF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    11h 26m
    $195–829

Davis to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Davis to Purdue University. However, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to Purdue University Airport (LAF), walk to Purdue West on Mitch Daniels Blvd, take the line 21 bus to Krannert Grad School: BUS260, then walk to Purdue University. Alternatively, you can take a train from Davis to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 2d 6h.

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