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

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

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ONT - IND
    8h 27m
    $204–604

  2. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SNA - IND
    11h 10m
    $178–810

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    47h 58m
    $1,291–1,997

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    47h 59m
    $381–575

  5. Drive  2,009 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Indianapoliscar car 2,009 mi
    32h 24m
    $344–496

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    8h 16m
    $179–359

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGB - IND
    11h 23m
    $288–1,222

  8. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    10h 14m
    $186–689

  9. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PSP - IND
    11h 42m

Riverside to Indianapolis by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration47h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,799.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 47h 58m.

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