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

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

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeLAF - ONT
    11h 28m
    $173–803

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeORD - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    12h 5m
    $162–448

  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 RiversidetrainSouthwest Chief
    46h 46m
    $266–1,248

  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 Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus
    2d 1h
    $191–563

  5. Drive 2,011.1 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Riversidecar2,011.1 mi
    33h 2m
    $367–531

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeORD - ONT
    10h 12m
    $208–772

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    11h 23m
    $205–468

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMDW - ONT
    12h 56m
    $235–1,008

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    12h 55m
    $177–537

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration46h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Magnolia + Beatty via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 2d 1h.

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