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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, 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 2m
    $184–804

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 31m
    $178–482

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station 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
    $449–713

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2d 12h
    $1,427–2,311

  5. Drive  2,271.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Indianapoliscar car 2,271.7 mi
    35h 38m
    $389–561

  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
    8h 53m
    $191–814

  7. 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 17m
    $235–862

San Jose to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,934.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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