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How to get fromIndiana to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Indiana to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IND - SAN
    6h 11m
    $152–702

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 16m
    $110–454

  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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 1h
    $414–651

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    2d 4h
    $1,363–2,156

  5. Drive  2,039.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to San Diegocar car 2,039.3 mi
    33h 10m
    $349–504

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    6h 58m
    $170–764

Indiana to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$414Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,792.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to County Center/Little Italy Station via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 2d 1h.

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