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

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SMF - IND
    7h 56m
    $174–805

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2d
    $404–611

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2d 8h
    $1,377–2,129

  4. Drive  2,157.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Indianapoliscar car 2,157.4 mi
    33h 37m
    $394–569

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane OAK - IND
    9h 56m
    $236–885

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    9h 10m
    $246–783

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SJC - IND
    11h 9m
    $257–916

Sacramento to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,904.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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