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How to get fromSan Francisco to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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
    6h 52m
    $202–714

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SJC - IND
    9h 26m
    $184–766

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 6h
    $433–657

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2d 10h
    $1,334–2,151

  5. Drive  2,243.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Indianapoliscar car 2,243.3 mi
    35h 8m
    $410–592

  6. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane OAK - IND
    8h 37m
    $188–810

San Francisco to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,968.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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