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How to get fromCalifornia to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    6h 22m
    $144–657

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    45h 55m
    $379–566

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    45h 57m
    $1,186–1,821

  4. Drive  2,049.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Indianapoliscar car 2,049.2 mi
    32h 47m
    $374–541

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    6h 39m
    $170–345

  6. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    7h 10m
    $203–715

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGB - IND
    8h 16m
    $243–1,103

  8. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BUR - IND
    8h 19m
    $169–711

  9. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane FAT - IND
    9h 9m
    $203–653

California to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,797.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between California, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 55m.

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