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San Francisco, United States of America → Indianapolis, United States of America

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Five ways to Travel from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Composite routes from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.30–$408.22

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$599.57

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$344.44
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$472.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$433.73

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$599.57
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$459.25
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
6h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$625.09
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$548.54

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Denver
Ave. Duration:
32h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Denver Union Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
21h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.30–$510.27

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Denver to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
21h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$204.11–$408.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Indianapolis is to fly which costs $81.52 - $358.70 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $173.91 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

The distance between San Francisco and Indianapolis is 3165 km. The road distance is 3617.8 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $163.04 - $978.26 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from San Francisco to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Indianapolis bus from?

San Francisco to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $173.91 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $978.26 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the San Francisco to Indianapolis bus arrive?

San Francisco to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 00:35 in San Francisco and 03:35 in Indianapolis.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Indianapolis is 3618 km. It takes approximately 34h 47m to drive from San Francisco to Indianapolis.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

Book your San Francisco to Indianapolis bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 713+ hotels available in Indianapolis. Prices start at $52.55 per night.
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