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

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There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to San Diego by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    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
    7h 49m
    $186–415

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

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    8h 36m
    $158–415

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    2d 3h
    $223–465

  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
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    2d 4h

  5. Drive 2,050.6 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to San Diegocar2,050.6 mi
    33h 54m
    $375–541

  6. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAF - SAN
    8h 26m
    $163–706

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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 26m
    $205–781

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to San Diego via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to San Diego via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 4h.

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