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How to get fromIndiana to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Indiana to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeIND - SAN
    6h 54m
    $214–957

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMDW - LAX
    8h 18m
    $130–517

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    43h 40m
    $168–575

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2d
    $257–1,679

  5. Drive 2,050.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Los Angelescar2,050.1 mi
    32h 37m
    $375–541

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeIND - LAX
    7h 46m
    $183–496

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    7h 32m
    $201–868

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    7h 56m
    $162–718

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeMDW - LGB
    8h 19m
    $151–665

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    9h 38m
    $189–776

  11. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeORD - SNA
    10h 20m
    $136–479

Indiana to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration43h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Delta fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 40m.

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