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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Indianapolis by plane, bus (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 57m
    $302–764

  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 36m
    $224–916

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 to Indianapolisbus bus
    2d 2h

  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
    $784–1,656

  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 42m
    $238–960

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,968.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Indianapolis via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 2d 2h.

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