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How to get fromIndiana to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Indiana to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    7h 34m
    $166–378

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 30m
    $134–380

  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
    47h 26m
    $329–531

  4. Bus, train

    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
    47h 51m
    $543–1,267

  5. Drive  2,071.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Santa Monicacar car 2,071.5 mi
    32h 49m
    $379–547

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 7m
    $154–620

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    8h 56m
    $184–818

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    10h 6m
    $146–620

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 38m
    $184–782

Indiana to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration47h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,844.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two 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 5th / Santa Monica via St Louis Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 47h 26m.

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