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How to get fromPalo Alto to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    7h 4m
    $206–720

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SJC - IND
    8h 29m
    $190–811

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station 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
    $380–621

  4. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2d 13h
    $613–1,543

  5. Drive  2,268.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Indianapoliscar car 2,268.5 mi
    35h 44m
    $414–598

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane OAK - IND
    10h 28m
    $198–833

Palo Alto to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,974.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Indianapolis Union Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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