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

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    7h
    $301–764

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IND - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    9h 46m
    $214–867

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $387–740

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 10h
    $784–1,657

  5. Drive 2,245.2 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to San Franciscocar car 2,245.2 mi
    35h 6m
    $410–592

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane IND - OAK
    8h 34m
    $217–910

Indianapolis to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,969 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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