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How to get fromIndiana to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Indiana to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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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
    $301–764

  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
    7h 55m
    $139–305

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Denverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 10h

  5. Drive 2,245.2 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to San Franciscocar car 2,245.2 mi
    35h 6m
    $410–592

  6. 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 32m
    $218–465

  7. 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 41m
    $234–921

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

    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 train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    8h 53m
    $221–878

Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,969 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and San Francisco, 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 to San Francisco Bus Station via Denver, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 6h.

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