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

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There are 9 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
    7h 9m
    $234–1,007

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    7h 41m
    $132–565

  3. 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
    43h 40m
    $165–617

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d
    $226–1,667

  5. Drive 2,050.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Los Angelescar car 2,050.1 mi
    32h 46m
    $375–541

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    7h 49m
    $163–506

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane IND - BUR
    7h 47m
    $257–809

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane IND - LGB
    9h 31m
    $154–704

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane IND - FAT
    9h 43m
    $213–953

Indianapolis to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration43h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines 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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