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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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
    $167–555

  3. 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

  4. Drive 2,050.1 mi

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

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeIND - BUR
    7h 47m
    $287–489

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeIND - LGB
    10h 15m
    $168–708

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeIND - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    10h 26m
    $202–865

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeIND - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
    10h 32m
    $245–990

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeIND - SNA
    11h 53m
    $272–665

Indianapolis to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration43h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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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