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How to get fromPurdue University to Californiaby shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound) or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Purdue University to California by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeIND - SAN
    8h 2m
    $236–985

  2. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeIND - SFO
    8h 51m
    $154–593

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2d
    $245–1,646

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2d
    $180–626

  5. Drive 2,042 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Los Angelescar2,042 mi
    33h 34m
    $373–539

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeIND - LAX
    8h 54m
    $205–524

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    11h 37m
    $235–1,091

  8. 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
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeORD - SNA
    11h 14m
    $182–536

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMDW - LAX
    12h 24m
    $164–740

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and California, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Los Angeles Union Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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