What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Los Angeles is to taxi and fly which costs $260 - $360 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Los Angeles is to taxi and fly which takes 6h and costs $260 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 46m.

How far is it from Carmel to Los Angeles?

The distance between Carmel and Los Angeles is 1867 miles. The road distance is 2084.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Los Angeles without a car is to bus and train via Galesburg which takes 47h 16m and costs $700 - $1,600.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Carmel to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Los Angeles bus from?

Carmel to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.

Where does the Carmel to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Carmel to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Carmel and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3h behind Carmel. It is currently 10:06 PM in Carmel and 7:06 PM in Los Angeles.

Can I drive from Carmel to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Los Angeles is 2084 miles. It takes approximately 32h 56m to drive from Carmel to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3264+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Carmel to Los Angeles - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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Taxi, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IND - LAX
6h
$261–351
Taxi, fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane IND - LGB
9h 9m
$200–594
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
47h 16m
$727–1,524
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
47h 46m
$335–643
Drive 2,072.1 mi
1. Drive from Carmel to Los Angelescar 2,072.1 mi
32h 56m
$379–547
Taxi, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane IND - BUR
8h 17m
$280–998
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle
2d 21h
$845–1,773

Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Carmel to Los Angeles.

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Distance: 1,855.8 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Los Angeles Union Station via Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd, Ctc-J, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 47h 46m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h 6m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 6h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 23m
When: Saturday to Friday
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Indianapolis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h 24m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200–900

Flights from Indianapolis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 6h 10m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $200–900

Flights from Indianapolis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 41m
When: Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $200–900

Flights from Indianapolis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 8h 55m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $210–900

Flights from Indianapolis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 10h 7m
When: Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $220–950

Flights from Indianapolis to Long Beach Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 56m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Indianapolis to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 6h 7m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Indianapolis to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 7h 11m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120–500

Flights from Indianapolis to Long Beach Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 7h 42m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Indianapolis to Long Beach Airport via Austin

Ave. Duration: 6h 40m
When: Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Indianapolis to Long Beach Airport via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 8h 30m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Indianapolis to Long Beach Airport via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 10h 50m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $130–550

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