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How to get fromIndianapolis to Santa Claraby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, or car

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

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  1. Fly 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 16m
    $205–855

  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 5h
    $370–725

  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 Milpitassubway subway
    2d 11h
    $789–1,665

  4. Drive 2,273.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Santa Claracar car 2,273.9 mi
    35h 36m
    $415–600

  5. Fly 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 Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 49m
    $307–772

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane IND - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    9h 55m
    $225–930

  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 Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    12h 52m
    $228–847

Indianapolis to Santa Clara by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,939.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d 5h.

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