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How to get fromOakland to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    7h 8m
    $173–485

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $442–717

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2d 10h
    $1,422–2,198

  4. Drive  2,237.3 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Indianapoliscar car 2,237.3 mi
    35h 1m
    $383–553

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane OAK - IND
    8h 19m
    $177–808

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SJC - IND
    9h 26m
    $202–864

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SMF - IND
    10h 56m
    $233–881

Oakland to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,976.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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