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How to get fromSanta Clara to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Clara to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 14m
    $214–904

  2. 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 7h
    $369–726

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak 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
    $825–1,761

  4. Drive 2,272.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Indianapoliscar car 2,272.2 mi
    35h 40m
    $415–599

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    7h 30m
    $307–772

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane OAK - IND
    9h 9m
    $236–979

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MRY - IND
    11h 6m
    $264–962

Santa Clara to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,938.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, 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 train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Indianapolis Union Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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