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How to get fromIndiana to Oaklandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Indiana to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    7h 16m
    $303–716

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    8h 16m
    $141–307

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2d 6h
    $383–740

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2d 9h
    $778–1,646

  5. Drive 2,239.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Oaklandcar car 2,239.1 mi
    34h 58m
    $409–591

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    7h 34m
    $233–970

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    7h 51m
    $220–467

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    8h 43m
    $229–926

Indiana to Oakland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,978.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Oakland via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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