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

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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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  1. Shuttle, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planeIND - DCA
    5h 32m
    $158–841

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationtrainCardinal
    22h 59m
    $75–253

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus515
    22h 58m
    $89–203

  4. Drive 603.1 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Gaithersburgcar603.1 mi
    10h 34m
    $111–159

  5. Shuttle, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planeIND - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
    6h 6m
    $288–535

  6. Shuttle, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)planeIND - BWI
    3. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus
    6h 46m
    $126–442

Purdue University to Gaithersburg by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, 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 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–240 and the journey takes 20h 48m.

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