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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IND - SJC
    8h 30m
    $175–755

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    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
    8h 9m
    $137–573

  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 San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $439–710

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 12h
    $1,417–2,279

  5. Drive  2,273.8 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to San Josecar car 2,273.8 mi
    35h 36m
    $389–562

  6. Fly 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
    $160–714

  7. Fly to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)plane plane IND - SCK
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train
    11h 40m
    $208–797

Indianapolis to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,935.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) hourly. 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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