There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Gaithersburg by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus
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Shuttle, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IND - DCA
5h 29m$188–1,041Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 515
22h 11m$89–203Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
23h 2m$105–163Drive 603.1 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Gaithersburgcar 603.1 mi
10h 44m$111–159Shuttle, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IND - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 56m$388–595Shuttle, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
- Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus
6h 46m$166–472
Purdue University to Gaithersburg by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Gaithersburg is to bus which costs $85 - $210 and takes 22h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Gaithersburg is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $180 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary Bus Station, Frederick Marc Station and Shady Grove Station & Bay K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.
The distance between Purdue University and Gaithersburg is 596 miles. The road distance is 606.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Gaithersburg without a car is to bus which takes 22h 11m and costs $85 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Purdue University to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
Purdue University to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Gaithersburg is to bus which takes 22h 11m and costs $85 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 23h 2m.
Purdue University to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Gaithersburg is 607 miles. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Purdue University to Gaithersburg.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, Frederick Marc Station, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay K in around 22h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 20h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
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