How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Sacramento start from $222. The average price for this route is around $439. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Sacramento is 2d 17h, covering a distance of 3030 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 6h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Sacramento route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Sacramento at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

A bus trip from Indianapolis to Sacramento generates an estimated 76 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Indianapolis to Sacramento from $231 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Sacramento on January 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 9h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest
	6:40am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	2d 11h	3:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 11h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:35am	Downtown Transit Center	2d 14h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	6:40am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	2d 11h	3:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Sacramento on January 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:40am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	2d 11h	3:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
	5:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 6h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	6:40am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	2d 11h	3:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 11h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:35am	Downtown Transit Center	2d 14h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Sacramento on January 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 23h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	5:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 6h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	6:40am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	2d 11h	3:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 11h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:35am	Downtown Transit Center	2d 14h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Sacramento on January 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:40am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	2d 11h	3:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
	5:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 6h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	6:40am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	2d 11h	3:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 11h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:35am	Downtown Transit Center	2d 14h	8:10pm	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 a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 2 days, 17 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $222, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2d 17hAverage Duration

3030 kmDistance

76kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$222 - $1,194	Average Duration2d 17h	CO₂ emissions 76kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$303 - $4,111	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 276kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Sacramento?

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,498 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,730 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,032 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Sacramento?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Sacramento start from $222. The average price for this route is around $439. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Sacramento?
The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Sacramento is 2d 17h, covering a distance of 3030 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 6h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Sacramento route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Sacramento?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Sacramento at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Sacramento?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Sacramento generates an estimated 76 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Sacramento?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Sacramento?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to Sacramento?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Sacramento?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-11

$442

01-12

$427

Today

$257

01-14

$447

01-15

$447

01-16

$411

01-17

$264

01-18

$393

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $257

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 $257 to $1,376 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 $264 which is on 2026-01-17.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.