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

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

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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 Nashville (BNA)planeIND - BNA
    5h 33m
    $128–414

  2. Bus (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to NashvillebusChicago
    10h 27m
    $55–75

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to IndianapolistrainCardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus StationbusGreyhound US0100
    9h 34m
    $76–406

  4. Drive 355.3 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Vanderbilt Universitycar355.3 mi
    5h 58m
    $65–94

  5. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Nashville (BNA)planeLAF - BNA
    6h 54m
    $60–325

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

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)planeORD - BNA
    6h 55m
    $155–354

  7. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis AirportbusPurdue
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Nashville Bus StationbusFlixBus 2512
    10h 37m
    $80–128

Purdue University to Vanderbilt University by foot and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Vanderbilt University, TN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Nashville (BNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashville once daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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