Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA train

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Overview: Train from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA

Distance	1940 miles (3129 km)
Average train duration	60 h 35 min
Average train ticket price	$404 (€347)
Direct train	No
Train providers	Amtrak

Trains from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA cover the 1940 miles (3129 km) long trip taking on average 60 h 35 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $404 (€347), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $166 (€142).

Train companies: Amtrak from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA trains

You can travel by train between Indianapolis, IN and San Francisco, CA with Amtrak for as low as $236 (€203). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to San Francisco, CA from Indianapolis, IN, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA train information:

Average Duration: 60 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $236

FAQs: Trains from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA can start from as little as $166 (€142) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA is $404 (€347); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA train time is 60 h 35 min covering the 1940 mile (3129 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA leaves at 10: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA leaves at 11: 30 AM.

Take the Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip between Indianapolis, IN and San Francisco, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a train from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to San Francisco, CA from Indianapolis, IN including taking a bus, train or flight.