There are 9 ways to get from Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or subway
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Fly Purdue University Airport to Richmond International Airport
best- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)LAF - RIC
7h 23m$81–451Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to CharlottesvilleCardinal
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationRichmond / ...
22h 16mBus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
25h 51m$113–246Drive 670.2 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University670.2 mi
11h 43m$123–177Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)ORD - RIC
7h 13m$156–440Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)IND - DCA
- Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Richmond, VA
8h$170–879Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)IND - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Richmond, VA
8h 31m$299–572Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)MDW - RIC
9h 53m$128–561Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)IND - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
8h 41m$149–1,032
Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 25h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus and fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $150 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 51m.
The distance between Purdue University and Virginia Commonwealth University is 572 miles. The road distance is 674.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $80 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 25h 51m.
Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University is 674 miles. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Virginia Commonwealth University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Richmond, Main + 15Th, and Broad & Shafer in around 25h 51m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $65–170
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $85–220
- Business - advance purchase
- $120–490
- Business Class
- $190–490
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–55
- 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 Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $55–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- 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
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Richmond, VA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
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