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

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to San Mateo by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, subway, 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 4m
    $203–718

  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 Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    9h 17m
    $201–814

  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 8h
    $373–742

  4. 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 Millbraesubway subway
    2d 11h
    $742–1,664

  5. Drive 2,261.6 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to San Mateocar car 2,261.6 mi
    35h 25m
    $413–597

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane IND - OAK
    9h 34m
    $214–869

Indianapolis to San Mateo by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,961.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Mission St & 1st St in around 2d 8h.

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