What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

About 1881 miles (3033 km) separate Indianapolis and Sacramento.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

The majority of buses traveling from Indianapolis to Sacramento start their journey at Greyhound Amtrak Station and wind up at Greyhound Sacramento Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Indianapolis to Sacramento from $183 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Sacramento on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 12h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 17h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2d 12hAverage Duration

1878 milesDistance

76kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$158 - $633	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 76kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$181 - $2,653	Average Duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 276kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,358 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,570 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,226 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Sacramento?

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Stops in Sacramento

A - Greyhound Sacramento Station

B - Old Sacramento

C - Fruitridge Rd

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Sacramento, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Sacramento?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/06

$336

11/07

No data

Today

$343

11/09

No data

11/10

$183

11/11

No data

11/12

No data

11/13

$197

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $183

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to Sacramento, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $183 to $362 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $183 which is on 2025-11-10.

What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Sacramento, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 12h	Avg Price$238	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 20h	Avg Price$409	Daily Departures1

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