What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Indianapolis is to fly which costs $200 - $700 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $200 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Indianapolis via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from San Diego to Indianapolis?

The distance between San Diego and Indianapolis is 1804 miles. The road distance is 2049.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $350 - $750.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from San Diego to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Indianapolis bus from?

San Diego to Indianapolis bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Indianapolis train from?

San Diego to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from San Diego to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $750 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the San Diego to Indianapolis bus arrive?

San Diego to Indianapolis bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 2:51 PM in San Diego and 5:51 PM in Indianapolis.

Where does the San Diego to Indianapolis train arrive?

San Diego to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Indianapolis is 2049 miles. It takes approximately 33h 9m to drive from San Diego to Indianapolis.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Indianapolis?

Book your San Diego to Indianapolis train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Indianapolis?

Book your San Diego to Indianapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 839+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

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Fly
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SAN - IND
5h 6m
$208–654
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2d 2h
$356–710
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
2d 4h
$793–1,697
Drive 2,037.6 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Indianapoliscar 2,037.6 mi
33h 9m
$372–538
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain
3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Indianapolisbus
2d 19h

San Diego to Indianapolis by bus

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Distance: 1,793.6 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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