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How to get fromIndianapolis to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IND - SMF
    8h 43m
    $194–806

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    10h 51m
    $167–435

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 45m
    $408–635

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 9h
    $1,307–2,165

  5. Drive  2,158.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Sacramentocar car 2,158.9 mi
    33h 34m
    $369–533

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)plane plane IND - SCK
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    11h 46m

  7. Fly Indianapolis to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    10h 30m
    $174–633

  8. Fly Indianapolis 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 Sacramentotrain train
    11h 46m
    $224–835

  9. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    10h 51m
    $224–902

Indianapolis to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration47h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,904.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 47h 45m.

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