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How to get fromIndianapolis to Palo Altoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    7h 32m
    $205–720

  2. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IND - SJC
    9h 7m
    $189–811

  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 Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $383–621

  4. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway
    2d 12h
    $593–1,460

  5. Drive  2,270.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Palo Altocar car 2,270.1 mi
    35h 41m
    $415–599

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane IND - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    10h 30m
    $197–833

Indianapolis to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,975.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d 5h.

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