There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SAN - IND
4h$180–550Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2d 3h$335–652Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
2d 5h$738–1,697Drive 2,029.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND)car 2,029.8 mi
33h 2m$371–536Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane LAX - IND
8h 59m$226–344Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2d 21h$820–1,811
San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to train and fly which costs $220 - $350 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to fly which takes 4h and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND). However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Indianapolis Airport via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Ctc-A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND). 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 5h.
The distance between San Diego and Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 1789 miles. The road distance is 2041.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND) without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $330 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h to fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND), including transfers and time at the airport.
San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to fly which takes 4h and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 2 days 3h, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Indianapolis Airport (IND), 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 Airport via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Ctc-A in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $750–1,700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from San Diego International Airport Airport to Indianapolis Airport is the direct flight which takes 4h.
San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 11:46 PM in San Diego and 2:46 AM in Indianapolis Airport (IND).
San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 2042 miles. It takes approximately 33h 2m to drive from San Diego to Indianapolis Airport (IND).
United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from San Diego International Airport Airport to Indianapolis Airport.
There are 716+ hotels available in Indianapolis Airport (IND).









