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

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There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IND - SAN
    6h 1m
    $202–852

  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
    47h 35m
    $363–713

  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 4h
    $794–1,698

  4. Drive 2,039.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to San Diegocar car 2,039.3 mi
    33h 10m
    $373–538

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 23h

Indianapolis to San Diego by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration47h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$363Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,794.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, 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 Union Station to San Diego via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 47h 35m.

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