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

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There are 10 ways to get from Indianapolis to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IND - SAN
    6h 38m
    $114–227

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    45h 25m
    $328–530

  3. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 48m
    $540–1,263

  4. Drive  2,055.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Los Angelescar car 2,055.9 mi
    32h 32m
    $376–542

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    7h 5m
    $169–385

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    7h 21m
    $203–716

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane IND - LGB
    8h 55m
    $144–604

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane IND - FAT
    9h 23m
    $203–653

  9. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane IND - BUR
    9h 18m
    $198–862

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 19h
    $677–1,542

Indianapolis to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,799.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

Southwest Airlines flies 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 45h 25m.

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