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How to get fromSalinas to Indianapolisby train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Indianapolis by train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    9h 17m
    $225–763

  2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MRY - IND
    10h 52m
    $207–858

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $363–736

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2d 12h
    $661–1,595

  5. Drive  2,269.4 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Indianapoliscar car 2,269.4 mi
    36h 40m
    $415–599

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SJC - IND
    10h 15m
    $234–860

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane OAK - IND
    11h 44m
    $232–919

  8. Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane FAT - IND
    13h 17m
    $221–686

Salinas to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$363Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,056.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to Indianapolis Union Station via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 8h. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Indianapolis (IND) 4 times a day.

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