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How to get fromIndianapolis to Stanford Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, car, or bus

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

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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 50m
    $305–770

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IND - SJC
    9h 19m
    $220–862

  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
    $393–792

  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 Millbraesubway subway
    2d 13h
    $831–1,754

  5. Drive 2,272.6 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Stanford Universitycar car 2,272.6 mi
    35h 47m
    $415–600

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane IND - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    10h 20m
    $236–921

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Denverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Fremonttrain train
    2d 15h

Indianapolis to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,974.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Stanford University, 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 Stanford University via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 2d 4h.

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