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

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IND - SJC
    8h 20m
    $185–805

  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 Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $389–625

  3. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 11h
    $587–1,554

  4. Drive  2,273.8 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to San Josecar car 2,273.8 mi
    35h 36m
    $415–600

  5. Fly Indianapolis to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    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
    7h 53m
    $207–723

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Oakland International Airport, BART

    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
    9h 22m
    $190–814

  7. Fly Indianapolis to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane IND - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    12h 12m
    $220–815

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

    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
    10h 39m
    $206–853

Indianapolis to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,937.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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