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How to get fromIndianapolis to Salinasby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    9h 50m
    $220–743

  2. Fly Indianapolis to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane IND - MRY
    11h 21m
    $177–759

  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 Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    2d 6h
    $398–632

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    2d 13h
    $604–1,481

  5. Drive  2,275.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Salinascar car 2,275.5 mi
    36h 26m
    $416–600

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IND - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    11h 8m
    $224–855

  7. Fly Indianapolis to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane IND - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    11h 19m
    $205–839

  8. Fly Indianapolis to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane IND - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus bus
    14h 2m
    $219–684

  9. Bus, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    13h 17m
    $245–902

Indianapolis to Salinas by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,050.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Salinas via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours.

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