The average bus between Indianapolis and California takes 45h 5m and the fastest bus takes 43h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Indianapolis to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Indianapolis and California. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Indianapolis is at 8:05 PM which arrives into California at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

40h 25m • 1 change
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43h 45m • 1 change
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40h 25m • 1 change
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43h 45m • 1 change
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40h 25m • 1 change
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43h 45m • 1 change
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40h 25m • 1 change
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43h 45m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to California. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis station and arriving at California station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 5m.
Indianapolis to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Book your Indianapolis to California bus tickets online with Greyhound USA.
The distance between Indianapolis and California is 2,851.7 km. The road distance is 3,468 km.
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 40m.