There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Indianapolis
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane IND - SMF
8h 11m$202–852Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
2d 8h$731–1,651Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2d 8h$381–745Drive 2,162.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 2,162.7 mi
33h 44m$395–571Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ORD - SMF
11h 30m$214–783Bus, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MDW - SMF
10h 13m$213–852
Indianapolis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to train and fly which costs $210 - $800 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Terminal A via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Indianapolis and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 1905 miles. The road distance is 2175.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 8h and costs $700 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Indianapolis to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
Indianapolis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $200 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $750 and takes 2 days 8h.
Indianapolis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 3h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 7:31 PM in Indianapolis and 4:31 PM in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Terminal A via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, and J St. at 8th St. in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 2175 miles. It takes approximately 33h 44m to drive from Indianapolis to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
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