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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IND - SAN
    4h 15m
    $180–800

  2. 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 Diegobus bus
    2d 3h
    $335–652

  3. 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 5h
    $745–1,713

  4. Drive 2,030.4 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to San Diegocar car 2,030.4 mi
    33h 3m
    $371–536

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    9h 13m
    $222–343

  6. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane IND - CLD
    2. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    10h 10m
    $180–751

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    3d 1h
    $817–1,812

Indianapolis Airport (IND) to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,778.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to San Diego via Ctc-M, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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