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How to get fromSan Jose to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SJC - IND
    8h 7m
    $214–904

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Indianapolisbus bus
    2d 3h
    $522–763

  3. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2d 11h
    $788–1,662

  4. Drive 2,271.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Indianapoliscar car 2,271.7 mi
    35h 38m
    $415–599

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    7h 36m
    $308–772

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane OAK - IND
    9h 2m
    $241–964

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SMF - IND
    11h 57m
    $279–1,047

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MRY - IND
    11h 11m
    $275–962

San Jose to Indianapolis by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,936.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Indianapolis via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 2d 3h.

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